Mandarin Glazed Pork Chops

Elevate your weeknight dinners with these irresistibly tender and juicy Mandarin Glazed Pork Chops, bursting with sweet and savory flavors. This quick and easy recipe features succulent pork chops seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a luscious glaze made with fresh or canned mandarin oranges, soy sauce, honey, and a hint of ginger and garlic. The addition of rice vinegar brings just the right amount of tang, while a cornstarch slurry ensures a silky-smooth sauce to coat each bite. Perfectly balanced and ready in just 30 minutes, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal. Garnished with fresh green onions for a pop of color and flavor, these pork chops are sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces pork chops
• 1 cup mandarin oranges (fresh or canned in juice)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 stalks green onions (sliced, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the mandarin orange juice (reserve the mandarin segments if using fresh or canned), soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water until fully dissolved to create a slurry. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove them from the pan and set aside on a plate.

Step 6

Lower the heat to medium and pour the prepared mandarin glaze mixture into the skillet. Stir and bring it to a simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Add the cornstarch slurry to the glaze and mix well. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 8

Return the pork chops to the skillet, spoon the glaze over them, and add any reserved mandarin segments. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the pork chops are fully cooked (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C).

Step 9

Remove from heat and let the pork chops rest for 3 minutes.

Step 10

Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot with your choice of side, such as steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1024.3 grams (1024.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1719

Total Fat 108.40g	139%
Saturated Fat 32.40g	162%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 300mg	100%
Sodium 3206mg	139%
Total Carbohydrate 75.30g	27%
Dietary Fiber 4.20g	15%
Total Sugars 59.30g
Protein 106.70g	213%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 158mg	12%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1952mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.3%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 17.7%