Braised Pork Chops with Orange-Mustard Sauce

Braised Pork Chops with Orange-Mustard Sauce

Courtesy of National Pork Board 6 Servings • 5 Min. Prep Time • 15 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
6 bone-in pork center loin chops, 3/4-in. thick
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tsp. ginger, finely chopped
1/3 c. orange juice
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. honey
1Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish:
oranges, sliced
watercress sprigs

Directions:

1. Season chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chops, 3-4 min. per side.

2. In small bowl, stir together ginger root, orange juice, soy sauce, honey, mustard and garlic. Pour ginger mixture over chops. Simmer, covered, 8 min. or until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145°F, followed by a 3-min. rest time.

3. Place cooked chops on a serving plate; spoon 1/2 of the orange-mustard sauce over pork.

4. Garnish with orange slices and watercress. Pass remaining sauce.

* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com

Nutrition:

Calories: 210; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 55mg; Total Carbs: 9g; Fiber: 0g; Protein: 23g; Sodium: 707mg;