Basil Orange Chops Recipes

BASIL PORK CHOPS

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Just a few ingredients give a tender pork loin chop all the glazed goodness it needs. Serve with your favorite roasted veggies and you've got a meal bursting with flavor. Leftover herbs? Use them in these basil recipes. -Lisa Gilliland, Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)

Steps:

Mix first 4 ingredients; gradually stir in 1 tablespoon oil (mixture will be crumbly). Rub over both sides of pork chops., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook chops until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-6 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ORANGE BASIL CHOPS

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Provided by Beth Ellefson

Categories Steaks and Chops

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 c orange juice
1/4 c dijon mustard
2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp pepper
4 bone-in pork loin chops (1/2 in. thick)
2 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp cold water

Steps:

1. In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients, set aside. In a large skillet, brown pork chops in butter. Add orange juice mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until meat juices run clear. Remove pork to a serving platter and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork chops.

ORANGE BASIL CHOPS

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For the entree, Bernadette Bennett contributes her mouthwatering Orange Basil Chops. The no-fuss pork chops and simple sauce come together easily on the stovetop in one skillet, so cleanup is a breeze. With its hints or orange, garlic and basil, it's tasty main dish that impresses company yet is ready in no time.-Bernadette Bennett, Waco, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 bone-in pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

Combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet, brown pork chops in butter. Add orange juice mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. , Remove pork to a serving platter and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork chops.

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