Orange Glazed Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions

Name: Orange Glazed Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 bone-in pork chops (6 to 8 oz each*); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, sliced (1 cup); 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon grated orange peel

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Prep 20 min
Total 45 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 4

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These pork chops are topped with caramelized onions and a wonderful orange glaze.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated May 18, 2014

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Ingredients

4 bone-in pork chops (6 to 8 oz each*)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced (1 cup)

Sauce

1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle both sides of each pork chop evenly with cumin, salt and pepper. In 12-inch ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook onion in oil 6 to 8 minutes or until softened and light golden brown. Remove from skillet.
2

In same skillet, place pork chops; cook 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until light golden brown. Place skillet in oven; bake 8 to 12 minutes or until pork is no longer pink and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 145°F.
3

In small bowl, mix Sauce ingredients. Carefully (handle will be hot), add Sauce and onions to skillet; bake about 5 minutes longer or until slightly thickened.

Expert Tips

tip 1
*Pork chops vary in size or thickness, depending on the bone weight.
tip 2
Want something different from onions? Use shallots!

Nutrition Information

250 Calories, 12g Total Fat, 26g Protein, 8g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 250

Calories from Fat: 110

Total Fat: 12g; 19%

Saturated Fat: 3 1/2g; 18%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 70mg; 24%

Sodium: 850mg; 35%

Potassium: 450mg; 13%

Total Carbohydrate: 8g; 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0g; 0%

Sugars: 4g

Protein: 26g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%

Vitamin C: 10%; 10%

Calcium: 2%; 2%

Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

These pork chops are topped with caramelized onions and a wonderful orange glaze.