4 Lean center-cut pork chops

(1 1/4 lbs.) 1 c V-8 Juice

1 ts Dried basil

1/2 ts Salt

1 ts Coarsely ground black pepper

Trim and discard excess fat from chops. In a large frying pan, brown chops without added fat. When chops are browned, add other ingredients. Cover tightly and simmer 40 minutes or until tender. Turn meat occasionally and add a few tablespoons of water if necessary to prevent burning. 1 Serving: 1 Chop Plus 1 Tbsp. 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. Low-sodium diets: Omit salt. Substitute unsalted V-8 Juice. Courtesy of Shareware RECIPE CLIPPER 1.1 Posted from the Echo's Library 04/19/94 by Frank Skelly