Diabetes-Appropriate Diabetic Dinner Recipes Diabetic Meats Recipes Diabetic Pork Recipes Pork Chops with Red Cabbage and Pears 4.0 (3) 2 Reviews The sweet-and-sour cabbage pairs deliciously with braised chops and juicy pears in this German-inspired dish. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2023 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Appropriate Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¼ cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (see Tips) ¼ teaspoon dried sage, crushed 6 small pork loin chops (see Tips), cut 1/2 inch thick (about 2 pounds total) ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon dried sage, crushed ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons canola oil 6 cups coarsely shredded red cabbage 1 cup sliced onion 2 medium pears, cored and sliced 1 tablespoon Snipped fresh sage and/or thyme Directions In a small bowl, combine cider vinegar, brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon sage. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the mixture; set both mixtures aside. Trim fat from pork chops. Sprinkle pork with the dried thyme, the salt, 1/4 teaspoon sage, and the pepper. In a very large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork chops. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until pork is slightly pink in the center and juices run clear, turning pork chops once halfway through cooking and brushing with the 1 tablespoon vinegar mixture for the last 1 minute of cooking time. Remove pork chops from skillet; cover and keep warm. Add red cabbage and onion to skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 6 minutes. Add the remaining vinegar mixture and the pears to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Top with pork chops; heat through. If desired, sprinkle chops with fresh sage and/or thyme. Tips Tips: Sugar Substitutes: Choose from Sweet 'N Low(R) Brown or Sugar Twin(R) Granulated Brown. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 2 tablespoons brown sugar. PER SERVING WITH SUBSTITUTE: same as below, except 222 cal., 15 g carbo., 322 mg sodium. Exchanges: 0 other carbo. To keep the sodium in this dish in check, look for natural pork, not enhanced pork. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 239 Calories 4g Fat 20g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 chop and a scant 1 cup cabbage mixture Calories 239 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 14g Protein 30g 60% Total Fat 4g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 70mg 23% Vitamin A 133IU 3% Vitamin C 27mg 30% Folate 40mcg 10% Sodium 324mg 14% Calcium 55mg 4% Iron 1mg 7% Magnesium 41mg 10% Potassium 814mg 17% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved