Signature Dish: Orange-Glazed Pork Chops

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     This dish has actually been up my sleeve for well over a year. I was going to create custom sides to go along with it, but decided that because of the richness of the sauce, simple sides would probably be best anyways. Sauteed broccoli or snap peas and white rice would do nicely. I think this is absolutely delicious. I urge you to give it a try!

P.S.- The measurements are approximate. This is cooking, not baking, so I tend to make food using the eyeball technique!

Ingredients:

4 Pork Chops

Half a Small Jar of Orange Marmalade

1/4 C Teriyaki Sauce

1 Clove Chopped Garlic

1/2 Tsp Paprika

1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper

Salt

Pepper

1/2 Tsp Baking Powder

3 Scallions- cut on the diagonal

1/2 Yellow Onion- diced

1 Tsp Sesame Oil

Flour

Water

The Recipe:

Step 1:  Make the sauce

In a saucepan, lightly saute the garlic. Once aromatic, put in half can of orange marmalade, teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, and some water. When marmalade has deconstructed lower heat and let reduce. If sauce thickens too much over time, just add a bit of water and stir to loosen up. Let simmer while the rest is cooking so to dissolve the orange skins in the marmalade.

Step 2: Prepare a tempura batter. Combine flour, water, cayenne, pepper, paprika, baking powder and some salt. Make sure to mix well and get out any lumps. Set aside.

Step 3: Fry Pork Chops

Place some oil in a frying pan and heat to medium high. Take Pork Chops and smother them with pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika. When the pan is ready, sear up the chops. When done, let rest on a plate covered with tin foil.

Step 4: Fry Scallions

Heat up a wok or clean the pan you were using and put some oil in it. Dip the scallions and onion in the tempura mix and fry them up until golden brown, working in small batches and draining on paper towels.

To Serve:
Place pork chop on plate. Pour generous amount of sauce over pork chop, and then place tempura veggies on top. Serve with white rice and choice of asparagus or green beans.

Ta Da!

Wow. This came out pretty ugly. I promise it tastes better than it looks!

 Wow. I didn't realize how ugly this dish is.
 Despite it's hideous appearance, It's really easy to make. Give it a try!