Description
Honey Orange Glazed Pork Chops are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate any meal. These juicy, grilled pork chops are coated with a sticky honey-orange glaze that caramelizes beautifully, providing an irresistible shine and mouthwatering aroma. Perfect for family dinners or backyard barbecues, this dish is sure to impress your guests while being simple enough for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Zest and juice the orange into separate bowls, ensuring you have about half a cup of juice and two tablespoons of zest.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix honey, soy sauce, orange juice, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Sear each side in the hot skillet for about 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Pour the glaze over the seared pork chops, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve the glazed pork chops with any remaining sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg