Pork with Pomegranate Pan Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut pork loin chops
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup chopped shallots
• 3/4 cup pomegranate juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Preparation

1. 1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; sprinkle over pork chops.
2. 2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook 3 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Add shallots to pan; cook 45 seconds, stirring constantly. Add juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and vinegar; bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes or until slightly thick. Serve pork with sauce.