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Orange-Sage Pork Chops

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hour

  • Yield

    Serves 4 people

Ingredients

4 boneless center cut pork chops, 1/2-inch thick (about 1-1/4 lbs.)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread, divided
1 large orange
1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, chopped

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Season chops with salt and cracked black pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chops, turning once, until done, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1/4 cup juice from orange. Remove chops to serving platter and keep warm.

    Step 2

    Melt remaining 1 tablespoon Spread in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add orange juice and bring to a boil, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan. Boil 1 minute or until mixture reduces slightly. Remove from heat and stir in sage and orange peel. Drizzle over chops.

    Step 3

    TIP: For a delicious variation, substitute lime for the orange and cilantro for the sage!

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