Orange Pork Chop Skillet for 2
Transform dinner for two into a gourmet experience with this irresistible Orange Pork Chop Skillet recipe. Tender, bone-in pork chops are pan-seared to golden perfection and simmered in a zesty, citrus-infused sauce made with fresh orange juice, honey, and a hint of soy sauce for a perfectly balanced sweet and savory flavor. Enhanced by aromatic garlic and a touch of fresh orange zest, this one-skillet wonder comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight cooking or a cozy date night. Serve these juicy, flavorful pork chops with a side of fluffy rice or roasted vegetables to soak up the luscious orange glaze. Perfectly portioned for two, this dish is as delightful to eat as it is easy to make!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 1 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, honey, and soy sauce. Pour this mixture into the skillet and bring it to a simmer.
In another bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the orange sauce to thicken it. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, spoon the orange sauce over them, and let them simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Garnish with fresh parsley (if desired) and serve immediately alongside your favorite side dishes, such as rice or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1269 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.6 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 1997 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.7 g | ||
| Protein | 99.2 g | 198% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1610 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
