Be sure to only use fresh ingredients and a good, fresh squeezed orange juice. In other words, don't substitute Sunny D for the orange juice. I had a someone do just that with disasterous results. However, I've prepared this a few times with frozen juice and it was alright.
Orange Pork Chops
Ingredients:
• 6 pork chops, 1-inch thick
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry
• 3/4 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons shortening, melted
• 3/4 cups orange juice
• 6 whole cloves
• 3/4 teaspoon coarsely chopped orange pool
• 6 thin orange slices
Directions:
About 1 hour and 15 minutes before serving:
Trim excess fat from chops. Combine flour, seasoned salt, curry, paprika and pepper; reserve 1 tablespoon; roll chops in remaining mixture.
In large skillet over high heat, brown chops in shortening; reduce heat; add orange juice, cloves and orange peel. Cover; simmer 45 minutes or until tender, turning chops occasionally. During last 5 minutes, add orange slices.
Remove chops and orange slices to warm platter. Skim off excess fat. Strain remaining liquids, discard cloves and peel. Return 1 cup liquid to skillet (add orange juice to make 1 cup if necessary). Combine reserved flour stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Spoon over chops. Make 6 servings.
I generally add fresh sliced mushrooms during the 45 minute simmering. The gravy/sauce is excellent with mashed potatoes. Also, if you find too much of the sauce has reduced itself through simmering, simply add more orange juice.
P.S. Make sure you use a mild curry unless you like your dish exceeding pungent and hot.