Pork Chops with Orange Sauce

Pork has an affinity for fruit. These chops are sweetened by both orange and grape juice.

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, quartered
• 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
• 4 lean pork chops, 1 inch thick
• Pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

SAUCE

• 2 navel oranges
• 2 tablespoon butter or oleo
• 1/2 cup seedless white grapes, halved
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup white grape juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

METHOD

In a large skillet, heat butter and oil. Add garlic and sage. Then add chops and brown on both sides, seasoning with pepper. Add orange juice and lemon juice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

While chops are cooking, prepare sauce. Peel oranges, separate into segments and cut each segment in half. Melt butter in a large skillet. Add oranges and grapes and lightly sauté. Do not overcook. Combine orange juice, grape juice, and cornstarch in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake well. Mix into fruit and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.

Remove chops from pan and place in sauce. Turn to coat both sides. Serve sauce poured over chops.

Serves: 4

Contributor: Junior Trimmer

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