baked barbecue pork chops

Lately, I've been looking for fast and easy recipes.  It seems as if every time I get in the kitchen, my children need me! :)  They are cute, but they sure make getting dinner on the table quite a chore.

These pork chops were one of the best recipe finds I've had all year.  They were quick to put together and tasted absolutely delicious!  Normally, pork chops have a tendency to be dry...not these!  They were full of flavor and really moist.

Baked Barbecue Pork Chops
from Taste of Home's Light and Tasty 2008

• 4 boneless pork chops
• 1/2 t. salt, divided
• 1/4 t. pepper
• 2 t. canola oil
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 T. cider vinegar
• 1/4 t. celery seed
• 1/8 t. ground nutmeg
• 1 bay leaf

Sprinkle pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.  In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chops in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned.

Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray.  In a small saucepan, combine the water, ketchup, vinegar, celery seed, nutmeg, bay leaf, and remaining salt; bring to a boil.  Pour over pork.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.  Discard bay leaf before serving.  Serves 4.