Pork Chops with Citrus and Juniper Berries

1 октября, 2025 CitrusComfort FoodItalian CuisineMain DishesPorkWorld Cuisine Автор: admin

Ингредиенты

  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp juniper berries
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp black peppercorns
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 orange, the grated zest only
  • 4 pork chops with the bone, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 3 slices lemon
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 6 tbsp (90 ml) olive oil
  • 1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 tbsp flat-leaf parsley
  • Salt and pepper

Инструкции

  1. With a mortar and pestle, crush the bay leaves, juniper berries, pepper flakes, peppercorns and salt. Add the orange zest.
  2. In a glass dish, rub the pork chops with the spice mixture. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  3. In a large skillet over high heat, brown the pork chops in the oil for about 5 minutes on each side or until the desired doneness. Set aside on a plate. Cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes.

This sophisticated pork recipe could not be simpler. The real secret to its success is the thickness of the meat: We like ours cut about an inch thick so it takes on a nice pan-seared colour while staying perfectly tender throughout as it cooks. For that extra Italian flair (and to elevate flavour), we add orange zest, lemon, garlic, juniper berries, bay leaves, fresh parsley and a hit of honey to make a citrusy glaze that will have everyone licking their chops.

Теги: Dairy-free Egg-free Gluten-free Lactose-free Nut-free

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