Balsamic-Plum Glazed Pork Chops  | 
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                    Port wine, plum preserves, and balsamic vinegar combine for a sweet and savory glaze for these juicy pork chops. Couscous and green beans complete the meal. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 teaspoon butter  |  
                                                4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)  |  
                                                3/4 teaspoon salt, divided  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper  |  
                                                cooking spray  |  
                                                2 tablespoons chopped shallots  |  
                                                1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic  |  
                                                1/4 cup port wine  |  
                                                2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar  |  
                                                1/3 cup plum preserves  |  
                                                chopped fresh parsley (optional)  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add pork to pan; cook 3 1/2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan. 2. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shallots and garlic to pan; sauté 30 seconds. Add port and vinegar to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and plum preserves; cook for 30 seconds or until smooth, stirring constantly. Return pork to pan; cook 30 seconds or until desired degree of doneness, turning to coat. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.                              | 
                         
                         
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