Marmalade Pork Chops are quick and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients! A healthy one-pan meal made with fresh orange, molasses, onion, marmalade, and seasoning. Just mix and marinate the pork chops for a sweet and tangy flavor. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly.
This Sticky Marmalade Pork Chop skillet takes all of 10 minutes and makes for one sweet and tangy one-pan dinner. Marmalade is a fruit preserve made from the juice and peel of citrus fruits, which makes it more bitter than jam. I decided it was time to make the most out of it—so we made a marinade. And if you know me, than you know how much I love a sweet and tangy marinade!
Ingredients You’ll Need
With just a few ingredients you probably already have, you can throw together the best pork chop marinade that turns into an irresistible, sticky, caramelized coating!
- Pork Chops – 3 to 4 bone-in pork chops.
- Onion – One small yellow, white, or sweet onion diced.
- Orange marmalade – I used St. Dalfour Marmalade, which is sweetened with fruit concentrate, not sugar. If you are looking for a paleoish marmalade, check out this honey sweetened marmalade recipe).
- Molasses – This adds extra depth and enhances the sweet flavor. Look for vegan molasses if needed.
- Oil – Olive oil and avocado oil are great for marinade. Oil helps balances out acid in a marinade and helps to keep the meat moist and delicious while also boosting flavor and healthy fats.
- Orange Juice – Freshly squeezed is best! Or, swap the orange juice for apple cider vinegar.
- Seasonings – Paprika, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Optional garnish – Fresh rosemary, orange slices, balsamic vinegar.
How to Make Skillet Marmalade Pork Chops
- Marinate the chops. In a large bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients. Place pork chops in the bowl with the marinade and combine. Allow pork chops to marinate in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Sauté onions. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chopped onions and sauté 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add pork chops. Add the marinated pork chops to the skillet along with remaining marinade. Cook on medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Continue to spoon the marinade over the pork chops while they cook.
- Serve. Remove pork chops from heat, and serve with extra marinade on top. If desired, garnish pork chops with orange slices, fresh rosemary, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
Serving Suggestions
Oh, and I highly recommend throwing in some super green veggies to even out the sweetness of the pork chops.
- Broccolini – The vegetable is so underrated. These pork chops would also be amazing with a side of healthy Broccoli Salad.
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts – Sweet, savory, and tangy, they turn out crisp around the edges and tender in the center and cook in less than 20 minutes.
- Air Fryer Green Beans – Turn out crispy, tender, and loaded with savory flavor.
- Kale Pear Goat Cheese Salad – Combines tender kale with a zesty olive oil dressing, sweet pears, candied pecans, crumbly goat cheese, and dried cranberries.
- Asparagus – Perfectly crisp without the need for tons of oil, air fryer asparagus makes for a quick, nutritious side dish!
How to Store and Reheat
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Freeze the glazed pork chops by wrapping each chop in wax paper and transferring them to a sealable bag or air-tight container. They will stay fresh for up to four months. Freeze any leftover sauce separately to use when reheating!
- Thaw your frozen pork chops in the fridge overnight. Warm in the oven, air fryer, or microwave, basting the pork chops with glaze to keep them tender.
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Gluten-Free Pork Dinner Recipes
Skillet Marmalade Marinated Pork Chops
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A healthy skillet pork chops meal made with fresh orange, molasses, onion, marmalade, and seasoning. Just mix and marinate the pork chops for a sweet and tangy flavor. Naturally gluten free, dairy free, and paleo friendly.
Ingredients
Marinade
- ¼ – ⅓ cup orange marmalade
- ¼ cup molasses
- ¼ cup light olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Pork Chops
- ½ – ⅔ cup chopped onion
- 3–4 bone-in pork chops
- Optional Garnish: fresh rosemary, orange slices, balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients. Place pork chops in the bowl with the marinade and combine. Allow pork chops to marinate in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chopped onions and saute 2-3 minutes. Add the marinated pork chops to the skillet along with remaining marinade.
- Cook on medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Continue to spoon the marinade over the pork chops while they cook.
- Remove pork chops from heat, and serve with extra marinade on top. If desired, garnish pork chops with orange slices, fresh rosemary, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Substitutes – Boneless pork chops, chicken or fish can be substituted for the bone-in pork chops. Adjust the cooking times as needed.
Storage Tips – Freeze recipe for up to 4 months.
Nutrition below is for 1 pork chop plus 2-3 spoonful’s of sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 256
- Sugar: 11.4 g
- Sodium: 314.8 mg
- Fat: 14.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13.4 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 58.7 mg
The orange slices take this over the top! Orange and pork really pair well together, and the whole family gave this recipe a thumbs up!
OH I am so glad! Thanks for the feedback Susie. I always appreciate your insight!
This was very tasty. Everybody loved it. Thanks for the recipe!
wonderful! So glad!
Nice, so many of tasty recipes falling right into my hands thanks to your hard work you have put preparing all those recipes for us! Thanks a lot.
anytime!
Lindsy, these pork chops look so fantastic! I need to by some chops and make them asap 🙂
I have never made a pork chop before . . gasp . . .unbelievable, I knowjavascript:void(0);
WHAT?! how is this possible?!! haha
I have been obsessively thinking about a massage. And a vacation… the kind you never come back from. NZ? 😉
This looks amazing, as always. I’m with you on the marmalade, but I would eat pretty much anything you make, so I trust you brother.
Have a wonderful, RELAXING weekend.
Marmalade totally makes me think of the movie ‘Paddington.’ Did you see that? Also, I hope you get to see your family soon, because I start to miss my family very much too when I don’t see them for a while.
I’ll take a tropical get away for good! 🙂
right? Working on it!
I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I would have to try that with chicken or turkey.
That is delicious pork chops, looks juicy perfect recipe as it requires only one pan. Great meal
thanks friend!
Oh my, does this look so delicious! My hubby will love this recipe and I can’t wait to make it! Very cute with the ‘much’ month!
let me know if u try it!
we always like a great go to meal and this is beautiful enough for guests too.
for sure! guests love it! and simple to make
I’ve never had the flavors of marmalade! need to try it!
I completely relate to the MUCH. Amen to the massage, family, vacation and this dish!
These are beautiful! I have a jar of marmalade in my refrigerator right now, which I used just a little bit of for a different recipe. Looks like this is the perfect way to finish it off! 🙂
Have a great weekend, friend!
I love me a marmalade glaze for paork chops! The easiest and tastiest way!