Braised Pork Chops

Serves 6

2 tablespoons canola oil
Six 6-ounce boneless center-cut pork chops, trimmed of any fat
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire or soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
Sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

1. Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium high heat. Brown pork chops on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together mustard, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt with 1/3 cup water. Pour over pork chops. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until tender, about 1 hour.

3. Transfer pork to a serving platter. Raise heat to medium-high and cook sauce until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over pork chops; garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Note: Recipe from "Southern Country Cooking from the Loveless Cafe," by Jane and Michael Stern