Best 18 Pork Chops With Curried Orange Sauce Recipes

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Pork chops are juicy, flavorful, and versatile cuts of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. They pair wonderfully with a curried orange sauce to create a mouthwatering dish that will tantalize your taste buds. This article will guide you through finding the best recipe for pork chops with curried orange sauce, exploring different flavor profiles and cooking techniques to suit your preferences. We'll provide insights into the key ingredients and spices used to create a rich and aromatic sauce, as well as tips for selecting and preparing the pork chops to ensure they are cooked to perfection.

Here are our top 18 tried and tested recipes!

PORK CHOPS IN ORANGE SAUCE



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These luscious pork chops prove that meals don't have to be complicated to be special. The easy orange sauce with cloves dresses up everyday chops in no time, but your family will think you fussed. -Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
3/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
6 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Combine paprika and pepper; rub over both sides of pork chops. Brown chops in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray., Combine the orange juice, sugar, cloves and orange zest; pour over pork. Cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove chops and keep warm., In a small bowl, combine flour and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Discard cloves. Serve sauce with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PORK CHOPS WITH ORANGE SAUCE



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Tangy orange flavors the marinade and sweet sauce that dress up these tender and juicy chops. Add mashed potatoes or rice and a simple side salad for a fuss-free supper. Mary Chandler - Grand Tower, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour a scant 1 cup into a large bowl. Add pork chops; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for sauce., Drain and discard marinade. On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and reserved marinade. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

PORK WITH CURRIED ORANGE SAUCE



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Make and share this Pork With Curried Orange Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Oranges

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 teaspoon curry powder, divided
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 boneless center cut pork chops (4-oz. each and about 1/2 inch thick)
1/3 cup orange marmalade
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine 1/4 teaspoons curry powder, paprika, and salt. Sprinkle pork with the curry mixture. Combine 1/4 teaspoons curry, marmalade, horseradish, vinegar, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add the pork, cook for 5 minutes on each side or until pork loses its pink color and reaches desired temperature. Remove from pan. Add the marmalade mixture to pan; cook for 15 seconds, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Spoon sauce over the pork chops.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup kosher salt
1 tablespoon smoked salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 cup honey
4 tea bags black tea
4 (6-ounce) bone-in pork chops
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup white wine
1 orange, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons honey
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • For the brine: Combine 1/2 gallon cold water, kosher salt, smoked salt, peppercorns, bay leaf, honey and tea bags in a large zip-top bag. Place the pork chops into the bag and the bag into the refrigerator. Let marinate for 2 hours. Remove the chops from the brine and pat dry with a paper towel. Discard the brine and allow the pork chops to come to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • Prepare a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the pork chops on the grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side. Remove to a plate, cover with foil and keep in a warm place while making the glaze.
  • For the glaze: Combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, white wine, orange zest and juice, mirin, ginger, honey and salt and pepper in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a low boil and reduce the heat to low. Simmer about 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle about 3 tablespoons of the glaze on each pork chop and serve immediately.

PORK CHOPS WITH ORANGE SOY GLAZE AND UDON NOODLES



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pork loin chops, about 5 ounces each
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 ounces udon noodles, cooked according to package directions
2 tablespoons chopped scallions

Steps:

  • Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of pork with salt and black pepper. Add pork to the skillet and cook 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • In a medium bowl, using a spoon, combine orange marmalade, broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well and add to the pork in the pan. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, or until pork is cooked through and sauce thickens and reduces. Arrange noodles on a serving platter. Top with pork chops and sauce. Garnish with scallions just before serving.

PORK CHOPS WITH CURRIED APPLE-ONION SAUCE



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Provided by Lidian Long

Categories     Fruit     Mustard     Onion     Pork     Father's Day     Dinner     Apple     Bon Appétit     California     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 8-ounce pork chops (each 1 inch thick)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large apple, peeled, cored, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork with 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon marjoram, salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer pork to plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Reserve drippings in skillet.
  • Add apple, onion and garlic to drippings in skillet and sauté over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, wine, cream, mustard, curry powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon marjoram. Boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Divide pork among plates. Pour sauce over and serve.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE GLAZED PORK CHOPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Looking for a hearty dinner ready in less than 30 minutes? Glazed with jewel-toned cranberry sauce and orange marmalade kicked up with ginger and red pepper flakes, these pork chops taste as good as they look. Serve with your favorite side dishes for a weeknight meal that's anything but ordinary.

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cranberry sauce
¼ cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
4 bones in pork chops
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, orange marmalade, olive oil, ginger, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Set aside.
  • Season the pork chops on both sides with the remaining teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, sear the pork chops in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Sear the fat side of the pork chops until lightly browned and some of the fat has rendered, about 1 minute more.
  • Turn off the heat then arrange all of the pork chops in the pan. Spoon the cranberry mixture over the chops, spreading in an even layer.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the pork chops to plates and garnish with the parsley. Serve with your favorite sides.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 29 grams

ORANGE PORK



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Quick, easy and tasty - we double the sauce and pour over baked potatoes and steamed broccoli.

Provided by FIREBALL2000

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless pork chops
⅔ cup orange juice
¼ cup soy sauce
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook pork chops until evenly brown on both sides; remove from skillet. Pour in orange juice, soy sauce and sugar. Boil for 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of pan. In a small bowl, mix together water and cornstarch, and stir into sauce. Return pork to skillet and cook briefly until thickened and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 902.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

ORANGE PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Orange Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by foxysnana

Categories     Oranges

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pork chops (I prefer boneless center loin chops)
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt
1 medium orange
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
12 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In greased skillet, over high heat, cook pork chops until well browned on both sides.
  • Add next 3 ingredients and 1 tsp salt; heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to low; cover; simmer about 35 minutes, turning once.
  • Meanwhile, prepare orange sauce: grate 1 T.
  • peel from stem end of orange; then from other end, cut 4 thin slices; set aside.
  • In saucepan over medium-high heat, cook orange peel, orange juice, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, cloves and salt until thickened, stirring.
  • Add orange slices; cover; remove from heat and keep warm.
  • To serve, top pork chops with orange sauce.
  • Use orange slices as a garnish.

CURRIED PORK CHOPS AND CAULIFLOWER WITH BASMATI RICE



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Curry and apple chutney combine to make wonderful flavors.

Provided by Scott Koeneman

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups uncooked basmati rice
3 cups water
4 cups cauliflower florets
4 (4 ounce) pork chops, trimmed
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 ½ teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup buttermilk
¼ cup apple chutney
6 green onions, chopped, divided

Steps:

  • Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower, cover, and steam until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes depending on thickness. Remove from steamer and set aside.
  • Season the pork chops with 1 1/2 teaspoon of curry powder, salt, and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the pork chops in the skillet and cook until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes on each side. Place pork chops on a platter and cover to keep warm.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons of curry powder and flour into the same skillet. Whisk in the chicken broth, buttermilk, and apple chutney. Continue cooking until the curry has thickened. Stir in the cauliflower and half of the green onion; cook until the cauliflower is heated through. Place 3/4 cup of rice on each plate, and top each portion with a pork chop. Spoon curry sauce over pork chops, and sprinkle the remaining green onions to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.6 calories, Carbohydrate 75.9 g, Cholesterol 37.3 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 98.3 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

PORK WITH ORANGE SAUCE



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Make and share this Pork With Orange Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Pork

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon jellied cranberry sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
salt and pepper
8 slices cooked pork (or leftover pork roast)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and orange juice until smooth. Stir in the cranberry sauce and soy sauce, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pork and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.3, Fat 0.1, Sodium 127.7, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 6.8, Protein 0.7

ORANGE-SAGE PORK CHOPS



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This 'pork chop pick me up' adds a bright splash of citrus and warm sage to your weeknight dinner! We can all use a little spice!

Provided by I Can't Believe its Not Butter!

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!®

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (5 ounce) boneless center-cut pork chops, 1/2-inch thick
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread, divided
1 large orange
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves

Steps:

  • Season chops with salt and cracked black pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chops, turning once, until done, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1/4 cup juice from orange. Remove chops to serving platter and keep warm.
  • Melt remaining 1 tablespoon Spread in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add orange juice and bring to a boil, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan. Boil 1 minute or until mixture reduces slightly. Remove from heat and stir in sage and orange peel. Drizzle over chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 216.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

PORK WITH ORANGE SAUCE



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds country-style pork ribs, or boneless steaks cut from shoulder, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 shallot, minced
Vinegar or fresh lemon or lime juice, if necessary
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees or heat broiler, adjusting rack so that it is about 4 inches from heat source. Put an ovenproof skillet large enough to hold pork in one layer on stove top and turn heat to high. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper. Brown meat quickly on both sides, then transfer skillet to oven or broiler.
  • Meanwhile, combine orange juice, cayenne, cumin and shallots in a small saucepan and turn heat to medium. Cook, stirring, until it reduces to about 1/3 cup; taste and add salt as necessary, a touch more cayenne and cumin if you like, and some vinegar or lemon juice if sauce lacks acidity.
  • If broiling, turn meat once; if roasting, don't bother. When meat is firm but not tough and a little pink in center (about 10 minutes if broiling, 15 if roasting), remove it to a platter. Combine orange rind with parsley. Spoon sauce over meat, then top with orange rind-parsley mixture. Serve.

PORK CHOPS WITH CURRIED APPLE-ONION SAUCE



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This is a favorite pork chop recipe of ours. We like curry, so we always add more. I believe we got the recipe from Bon Appetit. ZWT region West (Washington apples).

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

32 ounces pork chops, each 1 inch thick
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large apple, peeled, cored, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork with 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon marjoram, salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer pork to plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Reserve drippings in skillet.
  • Add apple, onion and garlic to drippings in skillet and sauté over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, wine, cream, mustard, curry powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon marjoram. Boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Divide pork among plates. Pour sauce over and serve.

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 :

ORANGE BREADED PORK CHOPS



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from Dayton, Ohio, Linda Clarks sends this dish with subtle orange flavor and right-from-the-skillet crispness. It's sure to please. She writes, "This dish came from an old orange chicken recipe my mother used to make. My family requests it often!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups orange juice
1-1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place orange juice in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and seasoned salt. Dip pork chops in orange juice, then coat with crumb mixture. , In a large skillet, cook pork in oil over medium heat for 7-9 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160&#deg;.

Nutrition Facts :

CURRIED PORK CHOPS



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My mother was a very traditional cook, except when it came to this recipe! My sisters and I enjoyed it when we were growing up. Now it's a favorite of our own kids'.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 pork chops (1/2 inch thick)
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup water
1-1/2 cups diced unpeeled tart apples
1/2 cup raisins, optional
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 2 tablespoons curry powder
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold water
Hot cooked rice or macaroni

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown pork chops in 1 tablespoon of butter; drain and set aside. , In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining butter until tender. Add water, apples, raisins if desired, marmalade, lemon juice, curry, sugar and pepper; mix well. Bring to a boil. , Return pork chops to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pork juices run clear and apples are crisp-tender. Remove pork chops; keep warm. , Combine flour and cold water until smooth; add to skillet, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Serve over rice or macaroni.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, choose thick-cut pork chops that are at least 1 inch thick.
  • If you don't have curry powder, you can make your own by combining 1 teaspoon each of ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and ginger.
  • Be sure to brown the pork chops well before adding the sauce. This will help to develop their flavor.
  • If you like a sweeter sauce, you can add a tablespoon or two of honey or brown sugar.
  • Serve the pork chops with rice or mashed potatoes and a side of vegetables.

Conclusion:

Pork chops with curried orange sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and sweet. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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