Zesty Orange-Pepper Pork: Quick & Flavorful Dinner Recipe

Sure, let’s dive into the recipe for Pounded Pork Loin With Orange-Pepper Sauce! 🍊🐖 This dish is a fantastic choice when you’re short on time but craving something utterly delicious. With the chops pounded thin, they cook in just about 5 minutes, making it a go-to for those busy weeknights when you still want to impress your taste buds. 🕒🍽️

Ingredients:

• 4 pork loin chops, boneless
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1/3 cup white zinfandel wine
• 1 orange peel (just the peel, not the pith)
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pork:

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   • Place each pork chop between two pieces of plastic wrap.
   • Using a heavy, flat mallet or even a rolling pin if you don’t have a mallet, pound the meat firmly but gently until it reaches a thickness of about 1/4 to 1/3 inch.

2. Coat the Pork:

   • Lightly coat the pounded pork chops with flour, ensuring an even coating on both sides.

3. Cook the Pork:

   • In a 12-inch nonstick frying pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat until it sizzles.
   • Once the butter is hot, add the pork chops to the pan.
   • Cook the pork chops, turning once, until they are well browned on both sides and no longer pink in the center. This usually takes around 4 to 5 minutes. You can always cut into a chop to check for doneness.

4. Keep Warm:

   • Once the pork chops are cooked, transfer them to a warm platter and cover to keep them warm while you prepare the sauce.

5. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In the same pan used to cook the pork, add the finely chopped shallot and whole black peppercorns.
   • Stir until the shallot is soft, which typically takes about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

6. Add Wine and Orange:

   • Pour in the white zinfandel wine, along with the orange peel and freshly squeezed orange juice.
   • Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.

7. Reduce the Sauce:

   • Let the sauce boil until it reduces to about 1/2 cup, which usually takes around 3 to 4 minutes. Stirring frequently helps the reduction process and ensures all the flavors meld together perfectly.

8. Serve:

   • Once the sauce is reduced and has reached the desired consistency, pour it over the cooked pork chops on the warm platter.
   • Serve immediately, garnished with additional orange zest or freshly chopped herbs if desired.

This Pounded Pork Loin With Orange-Pepper Sauce recipe is a delightful combination of flavors, with the sweetness of the orange juice balancing the boldness of the black peppercorns. 🍊🌶️ It’s a dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your repertoire, especially when you need something quick, easy, and utterly satisfying. Enjoy! 🍽️✨