ORANGE-GINGER PORK CHOPS

Orange-Ginger Pork Chops image

Basting chops with this tangy sauce makes them extremely tender and savory. My family requests this dish for the terrific taste. I make it for them often because it's on the lighter side. -Lynette Randleman of Buffalo, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup sherry or chicken broth
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
4 bone-in pork loin chop (6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook ginger and garlic in oil for 1 minute; remove from the heat. Stir in the sherry or broth, honey, soy sauce, sesame seeds, orange zest and hot pepper sauce. Pour 1/2 cup into a small bowl; set aside. Pour remaining marinade into a large bowl; add pork chops. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add reserved marinade. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened., Drain and discard marinade from pork. On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill chops, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side; basting occasionally with sauce or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 501mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges