Sticky Honey Soy Pork Chops & Carrot Orzo

So my family doesn't like pork chops. We'll eat them, and I fix them occasionally for a little variety but they are not in our Top 5 Meats. So these weren't our favorite. They weren't gross, just mediocre as my wonderful husband put it :-) This marinade would be great with chicken though and if you like pork chops then you'll probably really like this! Plus it's super quick and easy!

The side dish was great. Easy to make, the carrots gave it a nice crunch, and would be delicious hot or cold. We just had leftovers of it today and it was still good and I'm not a fan of leftovers!

Sticky Honey Soy Pork Chops

4 pork chops
3/4C soy sauce
1/2C honey
1tsp ginger
1T garlic powder
1T Sriracha (more/less to your tastes)
2T lemon juice

Combine everything but the pork chops in a large plastic baggie. Mix well. Add the pork chops. Close the bag and marinade for up to 2 hours. Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Add the pork chops and fry until cooked through, occasionally basting with the leftover marinade.


Carrot Orzo

2C finely chopped carrots
3 1/2C chicken broth
3T butter
2C uncooked orzo pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
1C Parmesan cheese
2T dried parsley

In a large sauce pan melt the butter. Add the garlic and the carrots and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the orzo. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly stir in the broth. Bring to a boil and then drop to a simmer and cover. Stir occasionally until orzo is cooked and liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. Stir in the parsley and parmesan cheese.

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