Sweet Orange Glazed Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Sweet Orange Glazed Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large boneless pork chops; 2 tangelos (can substitute oranges, but the color and flavor of these are terrific); 1 (12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon crushed garlic; 1 cup light orange juice; ⅓ cup Splenda brown sugar blend; 2 tablespoons garlic, ginger sauce (La Choy); zest from tangelo; 3 tablespoons flour (reserved); 1 tablespoon Splenda brown sugar blend (reserved)

Servings: persons

1
Trim fat from pork chops.
2
Zest tangelos.
3
Slice tangelos and lay over bottom of crock pot, save enough for second layer if needed.
4
Sprinkle pork chops with salt.
5
Put in as many chops that will fit, top with tangelo slices and another layer of chops if needed.
6
Mix orange juice, evaporated milk, zest, garlic, garlic sauce, and 1/3 cup brown sugar blend in medium bowl.
7
Pour over chops.
8
Set on low for 5-7 hours.
9
Flip chops on top over half way through cooking if needed and you're able.
10
When time is up there will be some foaminess/chunkiness in the liquid on top from the milk.
11
Take chops out and set aside.
12
Using tongs, take tangelo slices out and rinse off under warm water, set them on top of the chops.
13
Pour all liquid from crock pot through strainer into sauce pan.
14
Put liquid in sauce pan on high heat to boil, glaze will start to thicken.
15
To keep chops warm: Rinse out crock pot insert, place back in crock pot.
16
Place chops and tangelo slices back in crock pot and replace lid.
17
Place flour and 1 TBL brown sugar (you can omit this if you don't want the glaze too sweet) in small bowl.
18
Add liquid from pan to bowl a little at a time to make a little bit of a pasty consistency; this will thicken the glaze.
19
Whisk mixture into glaze.
20
Keep glaze over moderately high heat, stirring often, until it reaches a thick sauce/thin glaze consistency.
21
To serve place pork chops on a plate or platter and top with tangelo slices and then glaze, Enjoy!

423

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large boneless pork chops, 2 tangelos (can substitute oranges, but the color and flavor of these are terrific), 1 (12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk, 1 teaspoon crushed garlic, and more.

Yes, Sweet Orange Glazed Pork Chops 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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Sweet Orange Glazed Pork Chops

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