Pork Chops a L Orange
Elevate your weeknight dinner with the irresistible flavors of Pork Chops à L'Orange, a dish that combines tender, golden-browned pork chops with a luscious citrus-infused sauce. This recipe features fresh orange juice, honey, and a touch of fragrant thyme, creating a perfectly balanced sweet and savory glaze that complements the pork beautifully. Seared to perfection in olive oil and butter, the pork chops are then simmered in a vibrant orange sauce and finished with a cornstarch slurry for a silky, restaurant-worthy consistency. Ready in just 40 minutes, this stunning dish is easy enough for a quick dinner yet elegant enough to impress at any gathering. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or buttery mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the fresh orange juice, chicken broth, honey, and orange zest. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the fresh thyme leaves to the sauce, then return the seared pork chops to the skillet. Spoon some of the sauce over the chops.
Cover the skillet and let the pork chops simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
While the pork chops simmer, in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Once the pork chops are cooked through, remove them from the skillet and set them on a serving plate.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the skillet sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
Pour the thickened orange sauce over the pork chops and garnish with additional orange zest or fresh thyme if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.0 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 575 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 572 mg | 12% | |
*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.
