Honey Citrus Chops Food

HONEY-CITRUS BUTTER

Steps:

• Bring the orange juice to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat.
• Cook until it is reduced and has the consistency of honey.
• Set aside to cool.
• Place in a food processor.
• Add all other ingredients and process until smooth.
• Place a sheet of parchment paper or wax paper on a work surface.
• Pour the butter onto the long side of the sheet.
• Form the butter into a roll or log about 1" in diameter, leaving a 1" border of paper.
• Roll up and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before using.

CITRUS MARINATED PORK CHOPS (OAMC)

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a large Ziploc freezer bag.
• Remove as much air as possible.
• Label and freeze.
• Defrost overnight in the fridge; pork will marinate as it defrosts.
• To serve, remove chops from bag and place in a non-stick skillet; reserve marinade.
• Cook for 5 minutes, or until brown, repeat for other side.
• Add marinade, and reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 7 minutes, or until chops are no longer pink in the middle. Transfer pork to a plate and cover. Turn heat to high and whisk for 3-5 minutes until sauce is thick. Spoon over pork. Pork Chops can also be made on the BBQ/Grill if desired.

CITRUS-HONEY MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and marinate your fish or chicken.

GINGER-HONEY GLAZED BARBECUED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan combine the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and ginger. Over high heat cook until mixture reduces by half. Set aside to cool.
• Spray the grill grate with non-stick spray or wipe down well with oil, preheat grill to medium-high.
• Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
• Grill the chops on each side for approximately 4 to 6 minutes depending on thickness. Brush the honey mixture on both sides of the chops and grill 2 to 3 minutes more on each side.
• Remove from grill and place chops on platter. Drizzle the remaining honey mixture over them and serve.

BALSAMIC CITRUS PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Season both sides of the pork chops with the salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, juice, honey, cornstarch and thyme until smooth; set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add seasomed chops. Brown chops for 2 minutes on each side.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Add vinegar mixture to skillet.
• Cover and simmer chops for 10-15 minutes (more or less time, depending on the thickness of your chops).
• Serve with sauce poured over top.