ZESTY ORANGE PORK CHOPS - Bonita's Kitchen

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh orange juice

💰Cheaper: canned orange juice

Fresh orange juice enhances flavor and freshness.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while maintaining flavor.

Welcome to Bonita's Kitchen, introducing Zesty Orange Pork Chops.

Prepare the marinating sauce by mixing 1/4 cup orange marmalade in a bowl.

Add 1/2 cup cold water, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce to the bowl.

Incorporate 1/2 cup fresh orange juice and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice into the mixture, including some pulp.

Stir in 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 2 tablespoons yellow mustard.

Press 2 cloves of garlic into the bowl and mix well.

Grate about 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger into the bowl and whisk all ingredients together until combined.

Boil the marinating sauce until it starts to bubble, then remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Prepare the pork chops by placing them in a plastic bag with the marinating sauce, allowing them to marinate in the fridge for 8 hours to overnight.

Remove the pork chops from the marinade and place them on a grate to let excess marinade drip off.

Heat the grill on the stovetop and add a little olive oil to prevent sticking.

Place the pork chops on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes on one side without touching them.

Flip the pork chops and cook for another 8-10 minutes until cooked through, checking for doneness.

While the pork chops are grilling, slice a large onion into wedges and fry them in a separate pan until caramelized.

Add a sprinkle of sea salt to the caramelized onions and pour in some of the reserved marinade to heat through before serving with the pork chops.

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