Instructions: 1. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat, 2 minutes. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook 5 minutes per side.

Transfer to platter and keep warm.

2. Add shallots to pan; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth, vinegar and thyme; cook, stirring, over high heat 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Pour over chops.

Total prep time: 20 minutes Degree of Difficulty: Easy

Happy holidays from everyone at Ladies Home Journal!

LHJ! Happy Chanukah, and Merry Christmas (a day early)! Lean pork chops cook faster than you think, so don"t walk away. Quick-cooking side dishes: couscous and steamed broccoli. Todays lean pork chops cook fast, so dont walk away. Serve with five-minute couscous and steamed broccoli.

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