Best 7 Americas Favorite Pork Chops Recipes

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The humble pork chop, a classic American comfort food, is a versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a myriad of ways. Whether you prefer the juicy tenderness of a pan-fried chop or the crispy crunch of a grilled one, there is a recipe out there to suit every taste. Brined, marinated, or simply seasoned with salt and pepper, pork chops can be transformed into a delectable meal. From classic Southern-style smothered pork chops to Asian-inspired stir-fries, the possibilities are endless. So gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds tantalized and your heart content.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FAVORITE PORK CHOPS



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My mom often served this dish when relatives were visiting. The night before, I'd watch her prepare the soy sauce marinade. As the pork chops baked the next day, the tantalizing aroma would fill the kitchen. It was always a hit! -Cris O'Brien, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups soy sauce
1 cup water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
6 bone-in pork loin chops (1-1/2 inches thick)
SAUCE:
3/4 cup ketchup
2/3 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, bring soy sauce, water, brown sugar and molasses to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork chops. Seal bag and refrigerate for 3-6 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Place pork chops in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Combine the sauce ingredients; pour over chops. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear.

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AMERICA'S FAVORITE PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this America's Favorite Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Andy Wold

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 pork chops, 3/4 inch thick
3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a self-sealing bag; seal bag and place in refrigerator for at least 20 minutes (or as long as overnight).
  • Remove chops from bag, discarding marinade, and grill over a medium-hot fire, turning once, until just done, about 8-15 minutes total cooking time (depending on thickness of chops).

PAN FRIED PORK CHOPS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon seasoned salt, plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
8 pork breakfast chops
1 cup all-purpose flour
Cayenne pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon butter
Smashed new potatoes, for serving

Steps:

  • Salt and pepper both sides of the pork chops.
  • Combine the flour and some cayenne, salt and black pepper. Dredge each side of the pork chops in the flour mixture, and then set aside on a plate.
  • Heat the canola oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add the butter. When the butter is melted and the butter/oil mixture is hot, cook 3 pork chops at a time, 2 to 3 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook until the chops are golden brown on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes (make sure no pink juices remain). Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining pork chops.
  • Delicious and simple! Serve with smashed new potatoes.

RESTAURANT-STYLE PORK CHOPS



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A '90s-restaurant-style dish that came to The Times from Matthew Kenney, a chef whose career soared in that decade, these pork chops make for a dinner that is as steady and simple as it is elegant and rich. The chops are broiled beneath a glaze of maple syrup and balsamic vinegar, then served with soft apple slices and a dusting of Clinton-era nostalgia: chopped pecans and candied ginger. (Polenta is the perfect accompaniment -- stir in some goat cheese and rosemary instead of the more typical butter and Parmesan.)

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans
4 (1 1/4-inch thick) pork chops
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 green apples, cored
1/4 cup finely chopped candied ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat a broiler or light a charcoal grill.
  • In a small nonreactive bowl, whisk together the syrup, vinegar, sugar and cinnamon.
  • Place a small pan over medium heat, add the pecans and about 2 tablespoons of the maple-syrup sauce and cook for a few minutes, until the nuts are glazed and fragrant. Transfer the nuts to a plate and spread them out to cool. Transfer the cooled nuts to a cutting board, chop roughly and set aside.
  • Season the pork chops aggressively with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil. When the broiler is hot, or the coals are covered with gray ash and you can hold your hand 5 inches above them for only 1 to 2 seconds, broil or grill the meat for approximately 7 minutes per side. Brush with some of the remaining maple glaze every 2 or 3 minutes, turning them frequently to prevent the sugar from burning.
  • When the chops are cooked, remove from the broiler or grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Meanwhile, slice the cored apples into thick rounds, drizzle with olive oil, season lightly with salt and pepper and place on the broiler pan or grill until tender when pierced with a fork. These, too, should be brushed with the maple glaze and turned frequently.
  • Serve chops with the apple slices, sprinkled with pecans and candied ginger.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 735, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 895 milligrams, Sugar 59 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAN FRANCISCO PORK CHOPS



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Tender chops in a delicious sauce are great over noodles or thin spaghetti.

Provided by bintmejnuna

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Boneless

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 (3/4 inch-thick) boneless pork chops, trimmed
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup beef broth
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chops in hot oil, about 5 minutes per side; remove pork to a plate, reserving oil in skillet.
  • Cook and stir garlic in reserved drippings until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, and red pepper flakes in a bowl, dissolving brown sugar. Return pork chops to skillet and pour soy sauce mixture over the chops. Bring sauce to a boil, cover skillet, and reduce heat to low. Simmer chops until tender, 30 to 35 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
  • Transfer chops to a serving platter. Whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth; stir into pan juices and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over chops to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 41.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1042.5 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

YOUR NEW FAVORITE PORK CHOPS



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Though it may seem like a counterintuitive practice, extra flipping is the secret to the golden brown crust on these chops.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Fry     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Pork Chop     Bon Appétit     Anniversary     Small Plates

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2- 1 1/2"-thick bone-in pork rib chops (8-10 ounces each)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
freshly ground pepper
8 sprigs sage
2 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over mediumhigh. Season pork chops all over (including the fat cap) with salt and pepper. Cook pork chops until bottom side is golden brown, about 1 minute. Turn and cook on other side about 1 minute before turning again. Repeat this process, turning about every minute, until chops are deep golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 135°, 8-10 minutes (cooking time will depend on thickness of chops).
  • Remove pan from heat and add sage, garlic, and butter, smashing garlic into butter. Tilt skillet and spoon foaming butter and drippings over pork chops, making sure to baste the fat cap as well as the rib. Transfer pork chops to a cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes (pork will come to 145° as it sits).
  • Cut away bone and slice pork about 1/4" thick. Serve with any juices from the cutting board spooned over top.

WORLD'S BEST HONEY GARLIC PORK CHOPS



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A quick and simple grilled pork chop that everyone will love featuring a simple and easy glaze.

Provided by John Chandler

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup ketchup
2 ⅔ tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 (4 ounce) (1-inch thick) pork chops

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Whisk ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and garlic together in a bowl to make a glaze.
  • Sear the pork chops on both sides on the preheated grill. Lightly brush glaze onto each side of the chops as they cook; grill until no longer pink in the center, about 7 to 9 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 441.1 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork chops. Look for chops that are at least 1 inch thick and have a good amount of marbling. This will help ensure that they stay juicy and flavorful during cooking.
  • Season the pork chops well. A simple combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder is a good place to start. You can also add other spices or herbs to taste.
  • Cook the pork chops over medium heat. This will help prevent them from drying out. If you are cooking the chops in a pan, be sure to sear them for a few minutes per side before reducing the heat to medium.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the pork chops. They are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the pork chops rest before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, making them more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Pork chops are a versatile and affordable cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. By following these tips, you can cook pork chops that are juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pork chops a try!

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