Mandarin Glazed Pork Chops

Sometimes I will bone the chops and cut them into strips before browning. It cooks quicker and the pork is more tender. Served over rice, this has always been one of my daughters' favorite meals.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  thick  pork chops
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
• 3  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3  whole cloves
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1⁄4 cup catsup
• 1  tablespoon cider vinegar

Directions

1. Brown pork chops on both sides in hot oil.
2. Drain mandarin oranges, saving juice.
3. Combine 1/2 cup juice with remaining ingredients; pour over pork chops.
4. Pour oranges over all.
5. Cover and simmer gently for 45 minutes or until chops are tender.