Mandarin Pork Chops

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with these flavorful Mandarin Pork Chops, a perfect fusion of savory and sweet. Juicy bone-in pork chops are seared to golden perfection and simmered in a luscious glaze made from mandarin orange juice, soy sauce, honey, fresh ginger, and garlic. This easy yet impressive dish is thickened with a cornstarch slurry for a silky sauce that clings beautifully to the meat, while vibrant slices of mandarin oranges add bursts of citrusy sweetness. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh scallions, these tender pork chops are ideal served over fluffy rice or alongside steamed vegetables for a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal you can whip up in under 40 minutes. Perfect for showcasing bold flavors with minimal effort, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
• 1 15-ounce can mandarin oranges (canned, in juice)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon ginger (fresh, grated)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 stalks scallions (sliced)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, drain the mandarin orange juice from the canned oranges and reserve it. Set the orange slices aside for later.

Step 3

To the reserved mandarin orange juice, add soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk the mixture until combined and set aside as the marinade.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Once hot, sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops and set aside on a plate.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium and pour the marinade into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering marinade until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Return the pork chops to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the chops, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the pork is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

Step 8

Gently stir in the mandarin orange slices and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm them through.

Step 9

Garnish the pork chops with sliced scallions and serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1423.2 grams (1423.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2494

Total Fat 138.70g	178%
Saturated Fat 43.80g	219%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.90g
Cholesterol 544mg	181%
Sodium 3420mg	149%
Total Carbohydrate 104.40g	38%
Dietary Fiber 5.50g	20%
Total Sugars 81.20g
Protein 199.50g	399%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 193mg	15%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 3201mg	68%

*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: 50.7%

Protein: 32.4%

Carbs: 16.9%