Honey Orange Glazed Pork Chops
Experience the perfect blend of savory and sweet with these Honey Orange Glazed Pork Chops. This dish features succulent, caramelized pork chops drizzled with a vibrant honey-orange glaze that elevates any meal. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is simple yet impressive, promising to delight your taste buds and leave your guests wanting more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, and minced garlic until combined.
- Place the seasoned pork chops in the baking dish and pour half of the glaze over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), basting with remaining glaze halfway through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with any leftover sauce from the baking dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg