There are days where instead of cooking something elaborate, I want a fuss-free meal and I will usually cook steak… Boring I know.. and recently we have been having steak/beef quite frequently so I am sure my two VIPs would prefer something else. So for tonight’s dinner, I decided to cook some pork chops instead of steak. This tender and juicy pork chop will be dressed up with a tangy and sweet orange sauce and accompanied with a simple salad. Mmm…. What a meal!! 🙂

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Serves: 3

Pork Chops:

150g x 3 pieces bone-in pork chop (1/2-inch thick)

Some salt

Some black pepper

1 tablespoon oil

Orange Sauce:

1½ cups of fresh orange juice

1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons corn starch

Method:

Cooking the Pork Chop:

1. Apply salt all over the pork chops and let them rest for 5 minutes.
2. Then rinse and pat dry.
3. Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops evenly with pepper and salt.
4. Heat oil in a non-stick pan on medium low heat.
   
5. Add pork chops and cook for about 3½ to 4 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
6. Remove from pan.
7. Place the pork chops onto a serving plate and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Making the orange sauce:

1. Mix juice, zest, sugar and corn starch in a small pan until well blended.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Then reduce heat to low; simmer for 1 minute or until thickened.
4. Spoon sauce over pork chops and serve.
5. Garnish with your favourite greens/salad.