Citrus-glazed pork chops

Pork is one of those meats that often needs a little boost in the flavour department and this recipe really delivers! Orange juice and marmalade come together to create the most amazing orange glaze that turns into a sticky and delicious addition to the meal. The flavours here work perfectly with a simple side dish of steamed veg, or you can twist it into something a little different and serve with rice and Asian greens instead. Either way, it’s one of the best pork dishes out there!

Ingredients

• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/3 cup orange marmalade
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4x225g centre-cut, bone-in pork loin chops, 1.5cm thick
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Mix orange juice and marmalade together in a small bowl. Heat butter and vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Add chops to the pan and cook, turning once, until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer chops to a platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil.

2. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of drippings from the pan and add the orange juice mixture. Raise heat to medium-high and stir, scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan, until the sauce is reduced and slightly syrupy, 6 to 8 minutes. Return pork chops to the pan, reduce the heat to medium, and cook, turning the pork chops a few times in the sauce.

3. Transfer the chops to serving dishes and drizzle with some of the sauce. Pour the remaining sauce into a bowl and serve alongside the chops.