Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Orange Glazed Pork Chops, where juicy pork meets a sweet and tangy glaze. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms a simple dinner into a culinary celebration that will impress family and friends alike. With vibrant orange notes and savory undertones, these pork chops are perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight meals to special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Zest and juice the oranges, mince the garlic, and season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Sear the pork chops: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the pork chops for about 4-5 minutes per side until browned.
- Create the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together honey, orange juice, zest, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- Glaze the chops: Pour the glaze over the seared pork chops in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest before serving: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg