Pork Chops with Carrots and Toasted Buckwheat
Pork Chops with Carrots and Toasted Buckwheat is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Cut all peel and white pith from orange; discard.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCut all peel and white pith from orange; discard.
Working over a small bowl, cut along sides of membranes to release segments; squeeze in juice as well.
Preheat oven to 450°.
Toss carrots, garlic, and 2 tablespoons olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt.
Roast, tossing once, until tender and browned, 15–20 minutes.
While carrots are still hot, add orange segments and juice and 2 teaspoons lime juice and toss to coat.
Meanwhile, cook buckwheat in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but not falling apart, 10–15 minutes.
Drain; rinse under cold water.
Spread out on a baking sheet and let dry (key for achieving browned and crisped grains when cooked again).
Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over high.
Season pork with salt and cook until browned but still pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side.
Add 1 tablespoon butter and spoon over chops, turning once, until medium-rare, about 1 minute more.
Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, add cooled buckwheat and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet; season with salt.
Cook, tossing often, until grains are toasted and some are crisp, about 5 minutes.
Drain on paper towels.
Slice pork; toss dill into buckwheat.
Serve buckwheat and carrots with slices of pork, drizzled with lime juice and olive oil and sprinkled with Aleppo pepper.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.