Pork Chops

So I forgot to take pictures again, but I at least got a picture of one of the chops before it got consumed.

I'm sure this will come as a big surprise to all of you, especially since this blog is mainly focused on cooking, but I am a horribly picky eater. I've tried over the years to overcome my lack of a matured palate, but really to no avail. I have broadened some in what I eat. Like I now eat onions and bell peppers mixed in with food without any problems. But when it comes to meats, I still have a hard time and it's primarily a texture issue and not always a taste thing. For example, I can't eat steak. I gag every time I try it. Same thing with pork chops and tenderloins. I just can't eat them. However, it doesn't mean I won't cook them. In fact, pork chops is the boy child's favorite meat. So for the love of my child and my husband (who is quickly getting tired of me making chicken all the time.) I embarked on a new territory this week. Making pork chops. From the looks of the empty plates and the finger licking, I am assuming this meal was a huge success.  Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp soy sauce (I used the reduced sodium version)
2 Tbsp vegetable oil (I used extra virgin olive oil)
1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp ketchup
6 pork chops, trimmed

*A quick note about this sauce. I reduced it thinking that it would be too much for just two pork chops. I was completely wrong. I barely had enough to cover both sides. I would suggest that for 4 or 6 chops to double or triple the ingredients to get more sauce.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a small bowl, thoroughly blend soy sauce, vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, and ketchup.

Place pork chops in a medium baking dish, and spread with 1/2 the sauce.

Bake pork chops 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Turn, and spread with remaining sauce. Continue baking 30 minutes, or until internal temperature of the chops has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).