Natural pork cutlets in orange-ginger sauce with fried dumplings

Ingredients:

• 4 natural pork chops on the bone (1 cm thick; approximately 200 g each)
• 0.5 cups orange juice
• 1/4 cup lightly salted soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 package (450 g) of frozen vegetable-filled vareniki (about 16 pcs.)
• 1 package (150 g) mixed Asian greens (such as tatsoi and mizuna; about 8 cups)

Preparation:

1. In a shallow bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add the pork and marinate, turning occasionally, for 10 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to broil. Place the pork chops on a foil-lined baking sheet.
3. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the liquid has reduced by about half, 8-10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, grill the pork until cooked through and crispy, 5-7 minutes. Set aside to rest.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the vareniki flat-side down and cook, undisturbed, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water; cover and cook until the water evaporates and the vareniki are browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Remove the lid and add the herbs; stir until completely wilted, 1 minute.
6. Serve with pork and orange sauce.