How many calories are in Pork Loin in Orange Sauce?
Pork Loin in Orange Sauce has about 467 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Pork Loin in Orange Sauce is a Dinner international recipe with 467 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
467 kcal
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1
Protein
43.2 g
About This Recipe
Pork Loin in Orange Sauce is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around pork loin, oil, and granulated sugar.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 467 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 30 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Pork Loin in Orange Sauce worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Squeeze half an orange and cut the rest into thin slices. Set aside.
Sprinkle the pork loin with salt and pepper and set aside.
Add oil to pan, brown pork on both sides, approximately 4-6 minutes per side. Set aside.
Mix together the cornstarch with the sugar and the water. Set aside.
In the same pan, add the cornstarch mixture together with therosemary. Stir constantly over low heat until it has a glossyappearance.
Add the orange juice and the lemon juice.
Place the pork in the pan and top with half of the orange slices.
Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Swing the pan back and forth from time to time.
Serve on a plate garnished with fresh orange slices and lettuce.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Strong
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
467
Protein
43.2g
Carbs
50.6g
Fat
28.7g
Fiber
16.1g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Pork Loin in Orange Sauce can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pork Loin in Orange Sauce has about 467 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Pork Loin in Orange Sauce takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 30 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Pork Loin in Orange Sauce can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Pork Loin in Orange Sauce can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Pork Loin in Orange Sauce generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Pork Loin in Orange Sauce gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Pork Loin in Orange Sauce is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Pork Loin in Orange Sauce. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Pork Loin in Orange Sauce is ready when the pork loin is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Pork Loin in Orange Sauce is not vegetarian as written because it includes Pork Loin.
Yes. Pork Loin in Orange Sauce is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Pork Loin in Orange Sauce can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Pork Loin in Orange Sauce already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 43.2 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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