Italian Meats and Poultry Recipes - Pork Chop and Squash Skillet

Ingredients           

• 1 pound boneless pork sirloin chops, cut 1/2 inch thick

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 pound winter squash (such as butternut or banana), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes (2 cups)

• 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges

• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

• 1/4 cup chicken broth

• 1/4 cup orange juice

• 2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into

• 1-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)

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Method:

1. Trim fat from pork; if necessary; cut pork into four serving-size portions.  Sprinkle both sides of each portion with flour, salt, and pepper.

2. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork in hot oil for 4 minutes, turning once. Add winter squash and onion; sprinkle with dried oregano, if using.

3. Pour chicken broth and orange juice over vegetables and meat. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Add zucchini. Cover and cook about 5 minutes more or until pork is tender and no longer pink. Transfer pork to a serving platter.

5. Stir fresh oregano, if using, into vegetables. Serve vegetables with pork.