How to Make Mandarin Pork Chops with Ground Cloves
Let me show you how to make mandarin pork chops with ground cloves. It’s a five-ingredient game changer. You don’t need much, but you get a ton of flavor. It’s quick, easy, and weeknight-friendly.
Mandarin Pork Chops with Ground Cloves
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Brown the pork chops for 3-5 minutes per side.
- Pour the drained oranges over the top.
- Sprinkle the ground cloves and ground black pepper over the top.
- Cover and continue cooking over medium heat for 15 minutes. You want the juices to run clear.
Just Five Ingredients for Mandarin Pork Chops
This recipe keeps it simple:
• 4 to 6 boneless pork chops
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 (11 oz) can of mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
That’s all you need. Easy, right? And most of it you probably already have in your pantry.
Let’s Get Cooking
Grab a large skillet. That’s where the magic happens.
1. Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the pork chops. Brown each side for about 3 to 5 minutes.I like a little space between each one so the sides of the pork chops aren’t touching.
3. Pour the mandarin oranges right on top of the brown pork chops. Make sure you have drained out the mandarin orange juice before adding them to the top.
4. Sprinkle on the ground cloves and black pepper.
5. Cover the skillet. Let it cook for about 15 minutes.
Keep the heat at medium. Let everything simmer. You want the juices to run clear. The pork is done when the internal temperature hits 160°F.
Why It Works
This one’s always a family favorite. The mandarin oranges bring just the right sweetness. The ground cloves give it that cozy, almost holiday-like flavor. It tastes way more impressive than it is.
And honestly? That aroma. It hits you before the first bite.
Make It a Complete Meal
This dish pairs perfectly with a fresh side salad. Just some greens, a little dressing, maybe a few nuts or crumbles of cheese. Easy. Done.
It’s a complete meal when served with a great and simple side salad.
You’ve got protein. You’ve got flavor. You’ve got something beautiful on the plate.
Time to Be a Doer and Make Mandarin Orange Pork Chops with Ground Cloves
Next time you’re staring into the fridge at dinner time, remember this one. It’s quick. It’s easy. And it’s kind of special, too.
Give it a try and let me know if it becomes a regular at your table.
– Anna sue
Anna Barbour
Hey there, my name is Anna, and I am so excited to share Keep It Simple Anna Sue with you. I am a wife, mother of two young men, and currently in a pre-empty nester season of life. God knew I needed blogging way before I did. Being a pre-empty nester has left me with…extra time. I decided to use that time for creativity and for helping others to see that if I can do it, they can do it too. Learn more about me.
