ORANGE-GLAZED PORK CHOPS

ORANGE-GLAZED PORK CHOPS image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 pork chops, 3/4"
all-purpose flour
1/4 c water
1-1/2 t salt
1/2 t sugar
1/4 t pepper
1/4 t ground cinnamon
1-1/2 c orange juice
1 medium orange, thinly sliced, for garnish

Steps:

1. Trim several pieces of fat from pork chops. On sheet of waxed paper, coat chops with 2 T flour. 2. In 12" skillet over medium-high heat, heat fat until lightly browned; using spoon, press and rub fat over bottom of skillet to grease it well; discard fat. Add 3 chops to skillet; over high heat, cook until well browned on both sides, remove chops from skillet as they brown. Repeat with remaining chops. 3. Return chops to skillet; add water, salt, sugar, pepper, cinnamon and 1-1/4 c orange juice; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minutes or until shops are fork-tender, turning shops once. Remove chops to platter, keep warm. 4. In cup with fork, mix 1 T flour and remaining 1/4 cup orange juice until blended; gradually stir into liquid in skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened. 5. To serve, arrange pork chops and orange slices on warm platter, pour liquid from skillet over chops.