Quick, budget-friendly Chipotle Pork Chops are easy to make and on the table in less than 30 minutes! These pork chops take just 4 ingredients including spicy chipotle peppers and sweet orange juice. They are absolutely delicious!
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Are you constantly short on time and energy right around the time when you should be preparing dinner? These Chipotle Pork Chops are the solution!
This recipe could not be more simple. Just toss a few ingredients into the blender, brush it on the pork, and cook!
Why This Recipe Works
As mentioned above, this recipe is really quick and easy. It only takes 5 ingredients and less than 30 minutes to get this meal on the table.
It’s also a budget-friendly meal. Pork is a less expensive meat and super versatile. Plus you only need a handful of other ingredients for this recipe, keeping the overall cost down.
This is a super flavorful and spicy dish.
You can, however, make it a bit milder and more family-friendly by removing the seeds from the chipotles and using more orange juice. Or, simply omit the peppers and just use some of the adobo sauce from the can instead.
How to Make Chipotle Pork Chops
What You Need To Make This Recipe
The best part of this recipe besides the incredible taste, is that it takes 4 ingredients! Well 4 ingredients plus salt, pepper, and olive oil.
All you need is pork chops, garlic, chipotle peppers, and a little orange juice.
Prep!
There is no real prep work for this recipe.
All you need to do is preheat your oven to 350°F.
Create!
Toss the garlic, chipotle peppers, and orange juice into your blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
Tip: be sure to remove the seeds from the chipotle peppers before putting them in the blender if you want a milder glaze.
Pat your pork chops dry with a paper towel, season with salt and pepper. Brush the orange chipotle glaze onto one side.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high. Add the pork, glazed side down.
Season the top of the pork with salt and pepper, then brush on the glaze.
Flip the pork after 2-3 minutes then transfer the pan to the oven. The other side will get a nice sear on it while they are baking in the oven.
Bake until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. This can take anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of your pork chops, so keep a close eye on them.
Present!
Garnish the finished pork chops with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro or chives, if desired.
Tips and Techniques
- Remove the seeds from the chipotle peppers and/or use more orange juice to make the glaze more mild. Or, simply omit the peppers and just use some of the adobo sauce from the can instead.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
FAQ’s
- Why are my pork chops tough? Pork chops are very easy to overcook, which in turn makes them dry and tough. It’s best to start pork chops in a skillet, then transfer them to the oven to finish cooking. You want to pull them out when the temperature reaches 145°F. The cooking time varies greatly depending on the thickness and how long they are in the frying pan, so keep a close eye on them as they bake.
More Pork Recipes to Try
Another pork recipe that is loaded with flavor is this recipe for Cuban Pork Tenderloin. It’s made with a combination of citrus and spices and absolutely delicious alongside of some Creamy Coconut Rice and Fried Plantains.
It’s a definite must try – especially if you enjoy island flavors.
You might also like these Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas or this recipe for Brown Sugar and Honey Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin.
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Chipotle Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 chipotle peppers * remove seeds, if desired
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 pound pork chops * about 4
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- cilantro or chives * optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place the garlic, chipotle peppers, and orange juice into your blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then brush the orange-chipotle glaze onto one side.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high. Add the pork, glazed side down.
- Season the top of the pork with salt and pepper, then brush on the remaining glaze.
- Flip the pork chops after 2-3 minutes then transfer the pan to the oven.
- Bake for 10-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the pork chops.
- Garnish the finished pork chops with chopped fresh cilantro or chives, if desired.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Remove the seeds from the chipotle peppers and/or use more orange juice to make the glaze more mild. Or, simply omit the peppers and just use some of the adobo sauce from the can instead.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
Nutrition
This post was originally published on April 17 2017. It was updated with an improved recipe, more thorough instructions, new images, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in February 2020.
