Orange-Simmered Pork Chops with Mango Relish
I have substituted a fresh peach for the mango in this wonderful recipe with equally delightful results. This is a favorite family recipe.
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Ingredients:
| Mango Relish: | |
| 1 | mango, halved, seeded, peeled and sliced or chopped |
| 1 cup | pineapple chunks |
| 1 | small orange or clementine, peeled and segemented |
| 1/4 cup | chopped red onion |
| 1 | small banana pepper, sliced (optional) |
| 1 teaspoon | finely shredded orange peel |
| 1/4 cup | orange juice |
| 1/8 teaspoon | cayenne pepper |
| Pork Chops: | |
| 4 | frozen bone-in pork loin chops, about 1/4-inch thick |
| 1/2 teaspoon | chili powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/4 teaspoon | ground black pepper |
| 1 tablespoon | olive oil |
| 1/2 cup | orange juice |
| 2 teaspoons | honey |
| 1/2 cup | water |
| fresh cilantro sprigs | |
Directions:
1. For mango relish, in a medium bowl stir together mango, pineapple, orange segments, the 1/4 cup orange juice, red onion, banana pepper (if desired), orange peel, and cayenne pepper; set aside.
2,Sprinkle pork chops with chili powder, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add two pork chops. Brown 3 minutes each side. Remove from skillet. Add remaining pork chops to skillet; brown 3 minutes each side. Add first two pork chops back to the skillet.
3.In a small bowl whisk together the 1/2 cup orange juice and honey; add to the skillet. Add the 1/2 cup of water. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes or until pork chops are done (145 degrees F). Spoon mango relish over pork. Cover; simmer 1 minute more. Remove pork chops and relish from pan; cover to keep warm. Return pan to high heat. Simmer juices, uncovered, 5 minutes or until reduced by half. Serve pork chops with mango relish. Drizzle with pan juices and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
FRESH OR THAWED CHOPS
To use chops that are not frozen, reduce browning time to 1 1/2 minutes per side. Add liquid and chops to skillet. Bring to a simmer; immediately add mango relish. Simmer just 1 minute. Proceed as above.
Source: https://www.bhg.com/recipe/orange-simmered-pork-chops-with-mango-relish/
