Citrus Marinated Pork Chops

By Johanna

Ingredients

• 22 limes, juiced
• 22 oranges, juiced
• 1 1/2tbsp.1 1/2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1tbsp.1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 2cloves2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3sprigs3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1/2tsp.1/2 tsp. salt
• 1tsp.1 tsp. cracked black pepper
• 1tbsp.1 tbsp. olive oil
• 44 pork chops
• 1tsp.1 tsp. olive oil
• 1tbsp.1 tbsp. unsalted butter

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large, nonreactive bowl, combine all ingredients except 1 tsp. olive oil, pork chops and butter; mix well. Add chops, and spoon marinade over them to coat. Marinate for at least 30 min.

2. heat a heavy skillet over medium heat for 2 min. Remove chops from marinade, reserving marinade. Brush pan with tsp. of oil; cook chops for 5 min on each side. Add marinade, lower heat, and cook, covered for 7 min, turning chops once.

3. Remove chops from pan, set aside. Turn up heat to medium high; reduce liquid until thick. Remove from heat, stir in butter and strain. Pour sauce over chops; serve immediately.