Are you ready for another freezer friendly meat recipe that is both foolproof and delicious?

So far we’ve tackled both chicken (with this to-die-for Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken) and beef (with this oh-so-easy London Broil), so I thought it was only fitting that we move on to something just slightly more challenging:  Pork Chops.

The main reason pork chops can be challenging is that it is really easy to overcook them, which can make them dry and tough.  Luckily this delicious orange glaze helps add a lot of moisture and flavor, but it is also important to cook them just enough.  For pork it is super helpful to have a meat thermometer on hand so that you can take them out of the oven the second they hit 145 degrees.  If you don’t have one, don’t fret too much, just set the timer on the low end and check them frequently to prevent overcooking.

I promise that the extra effort will be worth it–my family absolutely raved about this dish & literally could not get enough!

Here is what you need:

1 cup orange marmalade 
1/4 cup dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic
8 pork chops (approximately 6-8 ounces each)

Step 1: In medium bowl, whisk together marmalade, dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, soy sauce, minced onion, salt, & pepper.

Step 2: Mince or press garlic, then whisk into marmalade mixture.

Step 3: Poke each pork chop several times with a fork

Step 4: Pour marinade mixture into two 1 gallon freezer bags. (Be sure to label bags first!)  Place four pork chops into each bag.  Press out air and seal.  Marinate for 30 minutes or freeze until needed.

Step 5: Thaw pork chops; place in shallow baking dish, cover with remaining marinade, and bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes, turning once during cooking and removing from oven as soon as center temperature reaches 145 degrees.

 

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Recipe:  Orange Glazed Pork Chops

Summary: Moist and full of flavor this pork chop recipe is sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

1 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dried, minced onion
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic
8 pork chops (approximately 6-8 ounces each)



Instructions

Step 1: In medium bowl, whisk together marmalade, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, soy sauce, onion, salt, & pepper.
Step 2: Mince garlic, then whisk into marmalade mixture.
Step 3: Poke each pork chop several times with a fork
Step 4: Pour marinade mixture into two 1 gallon freezer bags. (Be sure to label bags first!)
Step 5: Place four pork chops into each bag. Press out air and seal. Marinate for 30 minutes or freeze until needed.
Step 6: Thaw pork chops; place in shallow baking dish, cover with remaining marinade. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes, turning once during cooking and removing from oven as soon as center temperature reaches 145 degrees.

Preparation time: 5-10 minutes

Cooking time: 20-25 minutes

Number of servings (yield): 8

 

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