Best 6 Orange Molasses Pork Chops Recipes

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**Orange Molasses Pork Chops: A Tangy and Savory Delight**

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Orange Molasses Pork Chops, where the sweetness of oranges and the robust bitterness of molasses come together to create a symphony of taste. This delectable dish features tender pork chops smothered in an irresistibly tangy and rich sauce, making it a perfect choice for a memorable meal. Accompanying the main course are three equally enticing recipes: a refreshing Orange Molasses Vinaigrette Dressing to drizzle over salads or grilled vegetables, a flavorful Orange Molasses Marinade for chicken or tofu, and a sweet and tangy Orange Molasses Glaze to enhance the taste of roasted meats. With its vibrant flavors and versatile applications, the Orange Molasses Pork Chops recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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ORANGE MOLASSES PORK CHOPS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by Susan52

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs (6 chops) thick-cut pork chops
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Make the marinade by stirring together the molasses, orange juice concentrate, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt. Place the marinade in a bag, add the chops, and seal tightly. Place in the refrigerator for at least two hours or longer if desired. When you're ready to cook the chops, heat 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot (it will look wavy in the pan), add the chops. Cook for about 7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and the marinade has reduced to a thick sauce. No need to pour all of the marinade into the skillet, the amount that comes off of the chops as they cook will be plenty to make a nice sauce. Discard the extra marinade from the bag. Serve hot!

ORANGE PORK CHOPS



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I'm constantly on the lookout for ways to "spice up" a standard dish. When I fixed these pork chops for the first time, my husband-who has a hearty appetite for down-home cooking-commented, "You can make this anytime!" We have a 5-month-old son, and he's already showing signs he'll take after his dad in the eating department. Our daughters, 6 and 8 , help me with the cooking. So it's a good thing that I have a large recipe collection!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 medium orange
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 whole cloves
1 cup fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. Add water, paprika, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 35 minutes, turning once. Meanwhile, grate peel from the stem end of the orange, then cut six slices from the other end. Set aside. In a saucepan over medium-high, combine 1 tablespoon peel, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, cloves and remaining salt. Stir in juice. Cook and stir until thickened. Add orange slices, cover and remove from the heat. To serve, top chops with sauce and orange slices.

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ORANGE-GLAZED PORK CHOPS



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"This recipe from my niece is not only a snap to prepare, it's delicious, too," says field editor Nila Towler of Baird, Texas. A sweet orange glaze perks up these tender pork chops, and there's plenty of sauce to flavor the accompanying rice as well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown chops in oil on both sides. Combine brown sugar and orange juice concentrate; pour over the chops. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until the meat juices run clear. Serve pork and sauce over rice.

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MOLASSES BRINED PORK CHOPS



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Brining pork chops is like upgrading to premium cable; once you do it, you can't go back to basic. Dissolve salt and molasses in water, toss in the chops, and wait. What do you get from such little effort? A pork chop that's seasoned from the inside out, with a firm, but very moist texture.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup kosher salt
½ cup molasses
4 whole cloves
1 cup boiling water
7 cups cold water
4 (2 1/4 inch thick) center cut, bone-in pork chops
½ teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine salt, molasses, cloves, and boiling water in a large container. Stir until molasses and salt are dissolved; let cool to room temperature.
  • Pour cold water into molasses mixture; stir to combine.
  • Completely submerge pork chops in molasses mixture. Cover container and refrigerate for 6 hours.
  • Remove pork chops from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Lightly oil each chop.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place pork chops on the hottest part of the grill; cook each side until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium-high area of the grill and cook pork until it is slightly pink in the center, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 66.2 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 11472.7 mg, Sugar 22.8 g

ALTON BROWN'S MOLASSES-AND-COFFEE PORK CHOPS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h28m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
6 ounces molasses, by weight (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
6 to 8 sprigs fresh thyme
4 6-to-8-ounce bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick)

Steps:

  • Combine the coffee, molasses, vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the ginger, thyme and pork chops in a 1-gallon zip-top bag; seal and shake to combine. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high. Remove the pork from the bag. Pour the marinade into a saucepan; boil gently over medium-high heat, stirring, until reduced to 1/2 cup, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the thyme stems.
  • Grill the pork chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145. Let rest for 5 minutes; serve with the glaze.

CITRUS AND ROSEMARY GRILLED PORK



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 23m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/4 cup (a couple of glugs) dark molasses
3 tablespoons (3 splashes) balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons (3 turns around the bowl in a slow stream) extra-virgin olive oil
3 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped to equal 2 tablespoons
1 navel orange, zested
4 (1-inch thick) boneless, center cut pork chops
Montreal Steak Seasoning
Coarse salt and pepper
Sun-dried Tomatoes and Potatoes, as an accompaniment, recipe follows
Orange and Oregano Salad, as an accompaniment, recipe follows
2 ounces (1 cup loosely packed) sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 pounds red skinned very small potatoes, quartered
3/4 pound broccoli, cut in to florets
A handful of parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
3 large navel oranges
3 to 4 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves striped and chopped about 2 tablespoons
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
A generous drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl with whisk or fork.
  • Pat chops dry with paper towels and rub with seasoning. Turn chops in marinade and let stand 15 minutes.
  • Season chops with steak seasoning.
  • Grill chops on indoor electric grill preheated to high for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or pan fry over medium high heat for same time under a loose tin foil tent in a nonstick skillet.
  • Serve chops with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Potatoes and Orange and Oregano Salad.
  • Simmer the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and quartered potatoes 10 minutes in just enough water to cover.
  • During the last 3 minutes of the cooking time on the potatoes, add the broccoli florets. Drain and return plumped tomatoes and cooked potatoes to the warm pan to dry out. Dress tomato-potato combo with parsley, oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Yield: 4 servings Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes
  • Remove skin and pith from oranges. Slice oranges in 1/4-inch thick disks. Arrange orange slices on a serving plate and sprinkle with the oregano, onions, and dress with the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Serve.
  • Yield: 4 servings Preparation time: 5 to 8 minutes

Tips:

  • Use a good quality pork chop. Look for chops that are thick and juicy, with a nice marbling of fat.
  • Brine the pork chops before cooking. This will help to tenderize the meat and keep it moist.
  • Cook the pork chops over medium-high heat. This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the chops while keeping the inside juicy.
  • Don't overcook the pork chops. Overcooked pork chops will be dry and tough.
  • Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help to redistribute the juices and make the chops more tender.

Conclusion:

Orange molasses pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The pork chops are tender and juicy, and the orange molasses sauce is sweet and tangy. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

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