Benji's Citrus Pork Chops with Grapefruit Relish
Benji's Citrus Pork Chops with Grapefruit Relish brings tender, well-brined chops together with a ruby grapefruit topping that balances bright acidity, gentle sweetness, and a hint of heat. Each bite is juicy and fragrant with herbs, perfect for a weekday dinner or a special weekend meal when you want something refreshing yet hearty.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Benji's Citrus Pork Chops with Grapefruit Relish, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 37
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together the water, orange juice, 1/2 cup salt, light brown sugar, garlic powder, oregano, and thyme. Submerge the pork chops in the brine, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 2
In a saucepan, heat the grapefruit juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer until thick and syrupy, about 15 minutes. Remove 3 tablespoons of the mixture and set aside. Add half of the grapefruit sections to the remaining syrup and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the oven's broiler and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- 4
Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat them dry. Place the pork chops on a baking sheet lined with tin foil. Brush both sides of the chops with the reserved grapefruit juice syrup, then season with salt and pepper. Broil for 7 to 10 minutes per side, until the pork is no longer pink in the center. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 5
Top the pork with the remaining fresh grapefruit sections and drizzle the relish over the top.
- Calories 557.28 kcal High 28%
- Protein 38.54 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 71.5 g 26%
- Total Fat 13.8 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 5.12 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 115.86 mg High 39%
- Sodium 575.82 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 10.24 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 57.0 g --
- Added Sugars 9.93 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 121.21 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.79 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 623.51 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 167.43 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 111.36 mg Good Source 124%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Benji's Citrus Pork Chops with Grapefruit Relish is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Dried Oregano, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 557.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Benji's Citrus Pork Chops with Grapefruit Relish made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Dried Oregano, Garlic Powder, Grapefruit. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Benji's Citrus Pork Chops with Grapefruit Relish?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 557.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Benji's Citrus Pork Chops with Grapefruit Relish easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Benji's Citrus Pork Chops with Grapefruit Relish healthy?
- Benji's Citrus Pork Chops with Grapefruit Relish has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 557.28 calories and 38.54 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 575.82 mg (25% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.12 g (26% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.93 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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