Pork With Orange Sage Reduction Recipe

Name: Pork With Orange Sage Reduction
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless pork chops, 1-inch thick; ¾ cup orange juice (from 2 oranges); 1 tablespoon orange zest, grated; ¼ cup dark rum; 2 tablespoons honey; ½ cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons onions, grated; 1 ½ teaspoons sage, dried (1 tbsp (or more); 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

6 boneless pork chops, 1-inch thick
¾ cup orange juice (from 2 oranges)
1 tablespoon orange zest, grated
¼ cup dark rum
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons onions, grated
1 ½ teaspoons sage, dried (1 tbsp (or more)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350F Whisk together all ingredients, except pork, in a bowl and set aside.
2
While the flavours blend in the sauce, pan fry the pork pieces, two at a time, in a little olive oil.
3
More fat will come out of the pork as they brown.
4
Season both sides with a little salt and pepper.
5
Cook long enough to form a good, seared crust on both sides.
6
They will not be cooked through.
7
Place pork in one layer in an oven-proof baking dish and pour the sauce over the meat.
8
Bake for 30-45 minutes or until 160F.
9
Let pork rest for 5 minutes, keeping warm.
10
Meanwhile, pour cooking liquid from pork into a saucepan and reduce over high heat to about half, until slightly thickened.
11
This should take 5 minutes.
12
Pour reduction over pork and serve.

445

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless pork chops, 1-inch thick, ¾ cup orange juice (from 2 oranges), 1 tablespoon orange zest, grated, ¼ cup dark rum, and more.

Yes, Pork With Orange Sage Reduction falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pork With Orange Sage Reduction

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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