Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Portuguesa Citrus Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared and finished with a tangy citrus glaze inspired by the Portuguesa region’s fresh flavors. This Latin American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, olive oil, orange juice 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup, freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup, freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tbsp honey
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

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.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the pork chops and sear for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 145°F), then remove from the pan and rest on a plate.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, and 2 tbsp honey, simmering for 4-5 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the citrus glaze over them for 1 minute to reheat and coat.
Step 6: Transfer the pork chops to plates and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.