Orange-Scented Pork Chops

== Description ==
Source: Christmas With Southern Living 2003 - Southern Living
Your senses will come alive when you take a bite of this straightforward dish. Vegetables are diced to speed cooking, and the pork cut lends itself to this quick braise method.
== Ingredients ==
* 4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4" thick)
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 onion, diced
* 2 carrots, diced
* 2 celery ribs, diced
* 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
* 1/4 cup dry white wine
* 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
* 1 (3.2-ounce) bag quick-cooking rice
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
== Directions ==
# Sprinkle both sides of pork with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
# Place flour in a shallow bowl; dredge pork in flour.
# Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
# Add pork, and cook 2 minutes on each side or just until browned.
# Remove pork from skillet.
# Add onion, carrot, and celery to skillet, and sauté 4 to 5 minutes or until almost tender.
# Add orange juice, wine, and rind to skillet; bring to a boil.
# Return pork to skillet.
# Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
# Cook rice according to package directions.
# Drain, and set aside.
# Remove pork from skillet, and keep warm.
# Simmer vegetables, uncovered, 4 to 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup.
# Add rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
# Serve pork with rice.
Yield: 4 servings
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