Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Sunroof Citrus Glaze

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Juicy pork chops pan-roasted and finished with a bright citrus glaze, inspired by the optional panoramic sunroof upgrade that adds brightness and openness to the Toyota XSE. This Mediterranean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  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 cooked through (internal temperature 145°F).
  3. Step 3: Remove pork chops from skillet and set aside loosely covered to rest.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 2 tbsp honey. Stir and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, swirling until the butter melts and the sauce is glossy.
  6. Step 6: Return pork chops to the skillet, spoon glaze over them for 1 minute to rewarm and coat. Serve immediately with the citrus glaze drizzled on top.

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