gingered pork chops in orange juice
categories:  Pork   

Prepared: 2009-09-23

ingredients:

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 thick cut pork chops
• 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• 1 1/2 cups orange juice

Preparation:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place the flour, ginger, salt and pepper into a paper or plastic bag.
• Put the chops in the bag, and shake to coat.
• Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Brown pork chops in the hot oil on both sides.
• Transfer the chops to a casserole dish.
• Place the onion in the hot frying pan, and cook until limp.
• Pour the brandy into the pan, and stir to incorporate any bits of food that may be stuck to the pan.
• Pour the onion and juices over the pork chops in the dish.
• Pour the orange juice into the casserole as well.
• Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until chops are no longer pink.
• Serve with the orange sauce from the dish.