Mandarin Pork Chops Recipe (Sweet Citrus Sauce)
Mandarin pork chops recipe with a quick sweet-and-tart sauce made from mandarins, brown sugar, and lemon juice. You thicken it with cornstarch and simmer with green pepper for a fast weeknight-style finish; follow the how to make steps and you’re set.
Ingredients
For the sauce
Step-by-Step Method
Start the sauce base
In a small saucepan, combine the water, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Thicken smoothly
Whisk the cornstarch with a splash of cold water until smooth, then pour it in. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sauce turns glossy and thick.
Simmer with mandarins and pepper
Add the mandarin segments and sliced green pepper. Simmer 3–5 minutes so the pepper softens slightly but still has a bite.
Finish and serve
Spoon the warm mandarin sauce over cooked pork chops. If it gets too thick, loosen with 1–2 tablespoons water before serving.