Pork Chop with Orange Mustard Sauce

Portion Size: 3 oz. boneless, 5 oz. with bone

Ingredients:     Yields: 8 servings

IngredientsNotes:
8 boneless pork chops, ½ inch thickTrim all visible fat
1 teaspoon salt 
½ teaspoon black pepper 
¼ cup oil 
1 teaspoon ground ginger 
1 cup orange juiceOptional: add zest of 1 orange in addition to orange juice
¼ cup honey 
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard 
2 teaspoons garlic powderOr use 4 cloves, minced
½ cup lite soy sauce 
1 Tablespoon cornstarch 
For gluten free (GF): Use GF soy sauce.  Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free.

Directions:

Steps:Directions:Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Season chops with salt and pepper 
2Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Brown chops, 3-4 minutes per side. 
3In a small bowl stir together, ginger, orange juice, soy sauce, honey, mustard, garlic, and cornstarch. Pour sauce over chops and simmer cover for 8 minutes or until thick.Cook to 145° F for 15 seconds.  
4Serve chops and pour sauce over chops. 

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates