Basil pork chops

1. Trim and discard excess fat from chops.
2. In a large frying pan, brown chops without added fat. When chops are browned, add other ingredients.
3. Cover tightly and simmer 40 minutes or until tender.
4. Turn meat occasionally and add a few tablespoons of water if necessary to prevent burning.
5. 1 serving: 1 chop plus 1 tbsp.
6. sauce nutritive values per serving: 3 gm. Carbohydrates; 25 gm. Protein; 14 gm. Fat; 240 calories; 0. 7 gm. Fiber; 521 mg. Sodium; 91 mg. Cholesterol food exchange per serving: 3 medium-fat exchanges + 1 vegetable exchange.
7. Low-sodium diets: omit salt.
8. Substitute unsalted v-8 juice.