Porkettes Chops a L Orange
Elevate your dinner game with the sophisticated yet simple-to-make Porkettes Chops à L’Orange, a recipe that perfectly balances savory pork chops with a luscious citrus glaze. Featuring tender, seared bone-in pork chops simmered in a flavorful sauce of fresh orange juice, honey, and aromatic thyme, this dish is a true showstopper. The addition of garlic, shallots, and a touch of chicken stock enhances the depth of the sauce, while a quick flour-and-water slurry ensures a silky, glossy finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this impressive main course pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or vibrant steamed vegetables, making it perfect for a weeknight indulgence or a stylish dinner party entrée.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small shallots
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and black pepper. Let them sit at room temperature while preparing the other ingredients.
Mince the garlic and finely chop the shallot. Set them aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 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 same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and chopped shallots. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and translucent.
Pour in the orange juice, orange zest, chicken stock, honey, and thyme. Stir well to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and return the pork chops to the skillet. Spoon some of the sauce over the chops. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the skillet to thicken the sauce, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings with additional salt or honey if desired.
Serve the pork chops hot, drizzled with the orange sauce, and garnish with extra thyme if desired. Pair with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.8 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.4 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 617 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 2906 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.5 g | ||
| Protein | 202.5 g | 405% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3156 mg | 67% | |
*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.
