Ginger-Citrus Pork Chops
complimented with oven roasted potatoes and cinnamon applesauce
This wonderful winter dinner is perfect for the whole family. Never mind that it is relatively easy to prepare an loaded with taste galore, it also packs in plenty of protein, carbohydrates and vegetables.
Prepared in olive. oil, this dish is rich in monsunsaturated fatty acids, which some experts believe to be beneficial to heart health.
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Ginger-Citrus Pork Chops
Savory pork and fresh ginger.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 891kcal
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops , 8-10 oz
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups orange juice
- fresh ginger root 1"x 3"
- 1 tablespoon fresh ground peppercorn
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 3 cups breadcrumbs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare marinade using orange juice, soy sauce, and garlic salt.
- Place pork chops in small container add marinade and refrigerate promptly.
- Allow to soak a minimum of one hour. Allow to soak several hours in advance for a more intense marinade flavor.
- After marinating, prepare to dredge the pork chops using standard breading technique.
- To dredge, place flour in a serving bowl large enough to accommodate a pork chop, mix in fresh ground peppercorn.
- Peel and shred the fresh ginger root, a small food processor works well for this. In a small mixing bowl, beat eggs and combine shredded ginger root.
- Transfer this egg wash to second dredging bowl.
- In a third dredging bowl add breadcrumbs.
- In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat and carefully add each pork chop to skillet. Using a thermal resistant spatula, carefully flip each piece after 3 minutes of frying on medium-high.
- Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook 7 to 10 minutes on each side.
- If you're checking internal temperature, the USDA recommends 145 degrees F. for food safety. Serve immediately and savor the experience!
Notes
The actual calorie count is much lower than listed, due to the flour and oil that is leftover.
Instead of store-bought breadcrumbs, we show you how to make homemade breadcrumbs. It's easy to do with a food processor and makes good use of leftover bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 891kcal | Carbohydrates: 151g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 2918mg | Potassium: 927mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 10mg
April J Harris
Your Pork Chops look absolutely delicious! Love the wonderful citrus and spice in the marinade - this is definitely perfect family food. I love it when delicious is good for you too!
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks so much, April!
Helene D'Souza
oh wow ginger is a must have with pork. The ginger must be making the pork nice soft and I can imagine all the wonderful citrus flavors mingling. Lovely recipe find!
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks so much, Helene, we agree with you all the way on this one!
Nellie
The marinade for these pork chops sounds amazing! I can't wait to try it out! Great job!!
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks, Nellie; it's a great combo!
Sandra
Ginger and orange sounds delicious together! I love the coating on these pork chops. Makes me want to make this right now 🙂
Dan from Platter Talk
Thank you, Sandra. These are pretty easy to eat!
Megan @ A Dash of Megnut
Yum!!! I love adding ginger to pork recipes! It really ups the flavor!
tracy @ served from scratch
Oh yum- ginger and pork what a great idea!
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks, Tray; these are easy and delicious!
Stacey
These look simple and tasty! My family loves pork chops 🙂
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks so much, Stacey; I think you will enjoy this recipe!
eileen
I made this last night and I have to tell you....fabulous! I will be making again!
Dan from Platter Talk
Fabulous, Eileen!! Thanks so much for the feedback, our favorite type of comment!
Theresa Thoma
This sounds awesome. Pork chops are my fav! Going to have to try this!
Dan
Theresa,
These are delicious, a bit different than traditional pork chops but I think you will enjoy. Thanks for the comment!