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Orange-Dijon Pork Chops

Orange-Dijon Pork Chops balance tangy citrus with a gentle sweetness, coating tender oven-baked chops in a glossy pan sauce. The mustard adds a peppery bite that rounds out the brown sugar and orange notes for a lively, well-balanced flavor. Serve for a quick weeknight dinner when you want something bright yet comforting.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyEasy
Orange-Dijon Pork Chops
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine the orange juice, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Set the pork chops in the prepared baking dish, then pour the orange juice mixture over the chops.

  3. 3

    Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until they reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

  4. 4

    Pour the remaining marinade liquid into a skillet and cook over medium-high heat until reduced by about half. Pour it over the cooked chops to serve.