Grilled pork slices adorned with puckery quick-pickled oranges bathe in a luscious crimson-orange sauce, all set against a rustic wooden platter. A trio of grilled orange halves seared to perfection, jewel-tone pomegranate seeds, and sprigs of fresh mint provide pops of color that dance on the platter.

Golden Ember Grilled Fusion Pork with Quick-pickled Oranges and Spicy Orange-Harissa BBQ Sauce

Name: Golden Ember Grilled Fusion Pork with Quick-pickled Oranges and Spicy Orange-Harissa BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: medium-sized Oranges, 2 one for juicing and one for quick-pickling; boneless Pork chops, 2 ideally 1-inch thick; Harissa paste, 2 tablespoons; Honey, 1 tablespoon; Red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons; Olive oil, 4 tablespoons; Garlic, 3 cloves minced; Fresh mint, a handful finely chopped; Pomegranate seeds, 4 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

Category BBQ

Prep 45 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: January 16, 2026

Keeping the biting cold in mind, today's recipe features a warm, fusion BBQ dish with invigorating citrus notes. The star of the show is our vibrant oranges, lending a lively, tropical twist to our cozy winter feast.

Ingredients (for 2)

Medium-sized oranges - 2 - one for juicing and one for quick-pickling
Boneless pork chops - 2 - ideally 1-inch thick
Harissa paste - 2 tablespoons
Honey - 1 tablespoon
Red wine vinegar - 2 tablespoons
Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
Garlic - 3 cloves - minced
Fresh mint - a handful - finely chopped
Pomegranate seeds - 4 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍊🥣🧂

Make a marinade by whisking together orange juice(from one orange), harissa paste, honey, red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Step 2 - 🍖⌛🍯

Reserve half of the marinade mixture for the BBQ sauce. Use the remaining mixture to marinate the pork chops for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3 - 🍊💦🧂

Thinly slice the second orange, remove any seeds. Sprinkle slices with salt and let it sit for 10 minutes. Rinse the slices under cold water, pat them dry, and set aside.
Step 4 - 🔥🍖⏲️

Preheat the grill on high. Grill the pork chops for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until done to your preference. Let it rest for few minutes before slicing.
Step 5 - 🍊🔥🍽️

Toss the orange slices on the grill, and grill each side for a minute until slightly charred.
Step 6 - 🥘🍖🌡️

Warm the reserved sauce in a saucepan over low heat. Drizzle over the sliced pork.
Step 7 - 🍊🌿🍽️

Garnish with the quick-pickled grilled orange slices, fresh mint, and pomegranate seeds before serving.

Additional

If harissa is too spicy, swap it out with a milder chili paste. This recipe is kid-friendly: have little ones help with garnishing the finished dish!