ORANGE-BARBECUED PORK CHOPS

Orange-Barbecued Pork Chops image

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2-1 3/4 lbs pork chops (bone in, 3/4-inch thick rib chops, trimmed of fat)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 medium onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400.
Using 2 t. oil, brown the pork chops until beginning to brown, about 1-2 minute per side. Transfer to a plate.
Using last teaspoons of oil, cook onion until softened (3-4 minutes). Add garlic; cook about 30 seconds more. Add juice and cook until it's nearly evaporated, 30-60 seconds. Stir in bbq sauce. Return chops to pan, turning several times to coat with sauce.
Transfer pan to the oven and bake until done. Recipe says 145 degrees on instant read thermometer, 6-10 min, barely pink. (I don't want any pink in my chops. Bleck.) Turn them over, only once, during cooking time to produce more tender chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 117.4, Sodium 359.7, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 11.1, Protein 35.8