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Baked Pork Chops with Oregano

By Sharon Gillson, About.com

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If you don't want plain pork chops, but the usual recipes for the meat give you heartburn, try this recipe that will give you the variety without the burn. A flavorful meal without being spicy. The recipe can be customized to your tastes by adding extra ingredients, such as vegetables.

Cook Time: 2 hours,

Ingredients:

  • 8 large pork chops or steaks, with bones
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup apple cider or juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Fresh chopped parsley as garnish

Preparation:

  • Place pork chops into a glass baking dish and sprinkle on salt.
  • Drizzle apple cider over the chops.
  • Sprinkle on oregano.
  • Place bay leaves between a couple of the chops.
  • Cover dish with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat.
  • Remove the pork chops from the marinade and brown lightly on both sides, then replace chops into the baking dish with the marinade.
  • Pour in chicken broth, cover baking dish with foil, and bake for 2 hours or until the meat is very tender.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve.
Serves 6

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