Best 4 Orange Molasses Pork Chops Recipes

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Are you looking for a sweet and savory dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Orange molasses pork chops are a classic dish that can be easily prepared at home. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. This article will provide you with everything you need to know to make the perfect orange molasses pork chops.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MOLASSES BRINED PORK CHOPS



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Brining pork chops is like upgrading to premium cable; once you do it, you can't go back to basic. Dissolve salt and molasses in water, toss in the chops, and wait. What do you get from such little effort? A pork chop that's seasoned from the inside out, with a firm, but very moist texture.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup kosher salt
½ cup molasses
4 whole cloves
1 cup boiling water
7 cups cold water
4 (2 1/4 inch thick) center cut, bone-in pork chops
½ teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine salt, molasses, cloves, and boiling water in a large container. Stir until molasses and salt are dissolved; let cool to room temperature.
  • Pour cold water into molasses mixture; stir to combine.
  • Completely submerge pork chops in molasses mixture. Cover container and refrigerate for 6 hours.
  • Remove pork chops from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Lightly oil each chop.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place pork chops on the hottest part of the grill; cook each side until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium-high area of the grill and cook pork until it is slightly pink in the center, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 66.2 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 11472.7 mg, Sugar 22.8 g

ORANGE MOLASSES PORK CHOPS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Orange Molasses Pork Chops Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Susan52

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs (6 chops) thick-cut pork chops
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Make the marinade by stirring together the molasses, orange juice concentrate, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt. Place the marinade in a bag, add the chops, and seal tightly. Place in the refrigerator for at least two hours or longer if desired. When you're ready to cook the chops, heat 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot (it will look wavy in the pan), add the chops. Cook for about 7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and the marinade has reduced to a thick sauce. No need to pour all of the marinade into the skillet, the amount that comes off of the chops as they cook will be plenty to make a nice sauce. Discard the extra marinade from the bag. Serve hot!

ORANGE PORK CHOPS



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I'm constantly on the lookout for ways to "spice up" a standard dish. When I fixed these pork chops for the first time, my husband-who has a hearty appetite for down-home cooking-commented, "You can make this anytime!" We have a 5-month-old son, and he's already showing signs he'll take after his dad in the eating department. Our daughters, 6 and 8 , help me with the cooking. So it's a good thing that I have a large recipe collection!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 medium orange
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 whole cloves
1 cup fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. Add water, paprika, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 35 minutes, turning once. Meanwhile, grate peel from the stem end of the orange, then cut six slices from the other end. Set aside. In a saucepan over medium-high, combine 1 tablespoon peel, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, cloves and remaining salt. Stir in juice. Cook and stir until thickened. Add orange slices, cover and remove from the heat. To serve, top chops with sauce and orange slices.

Nutrition Facts :

PORK CHOPS IN ORANGE SAUCE



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This is definately comfort food!! The pork is almost casseroled. It is a delicious sweet and tangy recipe that my family LOVES!

Provided by christie

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pork chops
2 tablespoons flour
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ginger
2 oranges

Steps:

  • Coat pork chops in seasoned flour.
  • Heat butter in large frying pan and brown chops well on both sides.
  • Arrange in casserole dish.
  • Combine sugar, ginger, grated rind and the juice of the oranges and pour over chops.
  • Cover and bake at 180º for 45-50 minutes.
  • Turn during cooking and add water if necessary.
  • NB:- I like to serve these with rice but it is also nice served with salad, coleslaw or winter veggies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.1, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 152.6, Sodium 161.2, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 9.5, Protein 42.3

Tips:

  • To ensure the pork chops are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The pork chops should reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, 155°F (68°C) for medium, and 165°F (74°C) for well-done.
  • If you don't have orange marmalade on hand, you can make your own by combining equal parts orange juice and sugar in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of fruit preserves in this recipe. Apricot, peach, and raspberry preserves would all be delicious.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the pork chops in a grill pan over medium heat. Just be sure to preheat the grill pan before adding the pork chops.
  • Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

Orange molasses pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a new pork chop recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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