• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
• 2/3 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
• 1-1/4 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 4 center cut pork loin, about 6 ounces each, cut 1 inch thick

Heat oil in a heavy nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and celery 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients, except chops, and salt to taste. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Prepare broiler. Place pork chops on broiler pan 5 inches from heat. Broil about 8 minutes on each side, brushing frequently with sauce. Serve with remaining sauce, if desired.

Per serving: calories 263, fat 7.0g, 24% calories from fat, cholesterol 52mg, protein 19.4g, carbohydrates 31.9g, fiber 0.9g, sugar 22.3g, sodium 559mg, diet points 6.2.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.3, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 1.1, Sugar: 1.9, Very lean meat protein: 2.5

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The recommended wines are: Merlot, Chablis, or White Zinfandel.