Ingredients
6 pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)1 tablespoon vegetable oil3/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided1 medium orange1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon12 whole cloves1 cup fresh orange juice
Preparation
In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. Add water, paprika, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 35 minutes, turning once. Meanwhile, grate peel from the stem end of the orange, then cut six slices from the other end. Set aside. In a saucepan over medium-high, combine 1 tablespoon peel, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, cloves and remaining salt. Stir in juice. Cook and stir until thickened. Add orange slices, cover and remove from the heat. To serve, top chops with sauce and orange slices.
