Orange-Simmered Pork Chops with Mango Relish

Orange-Simmered Pork Chops with Mango Relish 

• Mango Relish
• 1
  mango, halved, seeded, peeled and sliced or chopped
• 1
  cup pineapple chunks
• 1
  small orange or clementine, peeled and segemented
• 1/4
  cup chopped red onion
• 1
  small banana pepper, sliced (optional)
• 1
  teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
• 1/4
  cup orange juice
• 1/8
  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Pork Chops
• 4
  4 ounces frozen bone-in pork loin chops, about 1/4-inch thick
• 1/2
  teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2
  teaspoon salt
• 1/4
  teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1
  tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2
  cup orange juice
• 2
  teaspoons honey
• 1/2
  cup water
• Fresh cilantro sprigs

1.For mango relish, in a medium bowl stir together mango, pineapple, orange segments, the 1/4 cup orange juice, red onion, banana pepper (if desired), orange peel, and cayenne pepper; set aside.

2.Sprinkle pork chops with chili powder, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add two pork chops. Brown 3 minutes each side. Remove from skillet. Add remaining pork chops to skillet; brown 3 minutes each side. Add first two pork chops back to the skillet.

3.In a small bowl whisk together the 1/2 cup orange juice and honey; add to the skillet. Add the 1/2 cup of water. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes or until pork chops are done (145 degrees F). Spoon mango relish over pork. Cover; simmer 1 minute more. Remove pork chops and relish from pan; cover to keep warm. Return pan to high heat. Simmer juices, uncovered, 5 minutes or until reduced by half. Serve pork chops with mango relish. Drizzle with pan juices and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

This was delicious but took longer than I would have time for on a week day and I'm not sure how often I'll try this again on a weekend.  I recommend this with rice or a salad and rolls