Orange Barbecued Pork Chops Recipes

ORANGE PORK CHOPS

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.

ORANGE-BARBECUED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Using 2 t. oil, brown the pork chops until beginning to brown, about 1-2 minute per side. Transfer to a plate.
• Using last teaspoons of oil, cook onion until softened (3-4 minutes). Add garlic; cook about 30 seconds more. Add juice and cook until it's nearly evaporated, 30-60 seconds. Stir in bbq sauce. Return chops to pan, turning several times to coat with sauce.
• Transfer pan to the oven and bake until done. Recipe says 145 degrees on instant read thermometer, 6-10 min, barely pink. (I don't want any pink in my chops. Bleck.) Turn them over, only once, during cooking time to produce more tender chops.

CHIPOTLE ORANGE GLAZED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine the maple syrup, orange juice concentrate and chipotle.
• Preheat grill pan. Sprinkle both sides of the chops with salt. Brush 1 side of chops generously with glaze. Place on grill pan glaze side down. Brush other side with glaze. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side over medium-high heat.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH ORANGE GLAZE

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.

ORANGE-GLAZED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown chops in oil on both sides. Combine brown sugar and orange juice concentrate; pour over the chops. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until the meat juices run clear. Serve pork and sauce over rice.

ORANGE-SAGE PORK CHOPS

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.

SQUIRT-OF-ORANGE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Cut orange in half. Cut one half of the orange into 4 wedges; set wedges aside. Squeeze juice from remaining orange half. Remove 1 Tablespoon of the juice and brush on both sides of each chop. Sprinkle chops with garlic-pepper seasoning and salt. In a small bowl combine remaining orange juice, orange marmalade, and the chopped rosemary; set aside.
• Preheat broiler. Place chops on unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn and cook for an addition 5 to 6 minutes, brushing with orange marmalade mixture for the last 2 to 3 minutes of broiling. Chops are done when pork juices run clear or a meat thermometer inserted into center of chop registers 160 degrees.
• Serve orange wedges with chops. If desired, garnish with rosemary sprig. If desired, squeeze juice from orange wedges over chops.

BLOOD-ORANGE-MARINATED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, score pork chops in a crosshatch pattern on both sides. Place in a baking dish just large enough to hold a single layer. In a small, nonreactive bowl, stir together 1 cup juice, 1/4 cup oil, thyme leaves, and rosemary; pour over pork chops to coat. Cover with plastic wrap, and let marinate refrigerated at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
• Remove pork chops from marinade and pat dry; discard marinade. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Transfer to skillet, and cook, turning once, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium; add remaining 1/2 cup blood orange juice. Cover, and cook until pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately with green beans and spinach, if desired.

TASTY ORANGE CHOPS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, mix together vinegar, soy sauce, orange juice, onion, rosemary, sage, salt, garlic, and barbecue sauce. Place chops in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in the marinade, and seal. Refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
• Preheat grill for high heat. Transfer marinade to a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and cook for several minutes.
• Lightly oil preheated grill. Grill chops for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness. Brush cooked marinade over chops during the final minutes of cooking.

SPICY ORANGE BBQ PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat greased grill to medium-high heat.
• Mix first 3 ingredients until blended. Reserve half the sauce mixture.
• Grill chops 7 min. on each side or until done (145°F), brushing frequently with remaining sauce mixture.
• Remove chops from grill; let stand 3 min. before serving with the reserved sauce mixture.

SPICY ORANGE GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Mix barbecue sauce, juice and hot sauce. Reserve 1/4 cup mixture; set aside. Place each ear of corn on separate sheet of heavy-duty foil; spread with butter. Wrap tightly with foil; grill 5 min.
• Add chops; grill 5 min. Brush chops with half of the remaining barbecue sauce mixture. Turn chops and corn; grill 4 to 6 min. or until corn is tender and chops are done (145ºF), turning corn occasionally. Brushing chops with remaining barbecue sauce mixture.
• Remove chops and corn from grill; let stand 3 min. Meanwhile, toss salad greens with dressing.
• Serve chops with reserved barbecue sauce mixture, corn and salad.

ORANGE-BRINED PORK CHOPS WITH HERB RUB

Steps:

• In large nonmetal bowl, combine all brine ingredients; mix well. Add pork chops. Cover bowl; refrigerate 6 to 8 hours to marinate. In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; mix well. Set aside.
• Heat grill. Remove pork chops from brine; discard brine. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Rub brown sugar-herb mixture into both sides of pork chops.
• When ready to grill, place pork chops on gas grill over medium-high heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-high coals. Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until no longer pink in center, turning once.

HONEY-ORANGE GLAZED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In shallow glass baking dish, place pork chops. Brush 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce over both sides of each. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes to marinate.
• Meanwhile, heat gas or charcoal grill. In 2-quart saucepan, mix remaining 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, the honey, orange peel and salt until well blended. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; boil 1 minute.
• When grill is heated, place pork on gas grill over medium-high heat or on charcoal grill over medium-high coals. Spoon half of honey mixture evenly over pork. Cook uncovered 5 minutes. Turn pork; spoon remaining honey mixture over pork. Cook uncovered 3 to 5 minutes longer or until pork is slightly pink in center and thermometer inserted in center of pork reads 160°F.