Pork chop dish

These succulent pork chops are transformed by a simple yet elegant glaze that balances sweet, savory, and citrus notes. The dish starts with a golden, flour-dusted sear that locks in juices, followed by a slow bake in a fragrant mixture of brown sugar, fresh ginger, and tangy orange juice. The result is meat that is incredibly tender and coated in a glossy, sticky sauce. It’s a comforting weeknight dinner that feels special enough for guests. Serve alongside roasted potatoes and green peas for a complete, vibrant meal that brings warmth to the table.

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Description

These succulent pork chops are transformed by a simple yet elegant glaze that balances sweet, savory, and citrus notes. The dish starts with a golden, flour-dusted sear that locks in juices, followed by a slow bake in a fragrant mixture of brown sugar, fresh ginger, and tangy orange juice. The result is meat that is incredibly tender and coated in a glossy, sticky sauce. It’s a comforting weeknight dinner that feels special enough for guests. Serve alongside roasted potatoes and green peas for a complete, vibrant meal that brings warmth to the table.

Ingredients

4 pork chops
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp flour
0.5 tsp ginger
1 tsp salt
2 oranges
pepper
2 tbsp butter

Directions

1
Coat the pork chops evenly with the seasoned flour mixture.
2
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chops well on both sides.
3
Transfer the browned chops to a shallow baking dish.
4
In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, grated ginger rind, and the juice of one orange.
5
Pour the orange-ginger mixture evenly over the chops in the dish.
6
Cover the dish tightly with foil.
7
Bake at 375°F for 45-50 minutes, turning the chops halfway through. Add a splash of water if the liquid reduces too much.
8
Serve hot with orange slices, baked potatoes, and peas.

Note

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Substitute fresh ginger with 1/4 tsp ground ginger if fresh is unavailable.

For a thicker glaze, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir into the pan sauce during the last 5 minutes of baking.

Keywords: pork chops, orange glazed pork, ginger pork, baked pork, easy dinner, comfort food, citrus glaze, weeknight meal, pork recipe, family dinner

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