Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Spiced Orange Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

Juicy pork chops pan-roasted and finished with a tangy, spiced orange glaze that balances sweet and savory flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground coriander
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (about 6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F, then remove chops and tent with foil.
3. Step 3: Lower heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, stir in 1 tsp orange zest, 2 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/4 tsp ground coriander, then simmer for 4-5 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and glossy, then return pork chops to the pan and spoon the glaze over them for 1 minute to reheat and coat.
6. Step 6: Serve chops with the spiced orange glaze drizzled on top.