Best 7 Braised Autumn Pork Chops Recipes

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Braised autumn pork chops are a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. The pork chops are seared in a hot skillet and then braised in a flavorful liquid, such as apple cider, chicken broth, or red wine. The pork chops are cooked slowly, until they are tender and fall-off-the-bone delicious. This dish is often served with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice. Braised pork chops are also a great way to use up leftover pork chops.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BRAISED PORK CHOPS



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This recipe comes from The Pillsbury Complete Cookbook, which I received as a wedding present from my husband's Aunt Wilma. I adapted the recipe to suit my family's taste. The chops always come out tender and very flavorful!

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pork loin chops (1/2-inch thick)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, brown pork chops in olive oil, turning to brown on both sides.
  • Add water and remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and simmer for about 20-30 minutes until pork chops are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.5, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 170.8, Sodium 206.2, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 52.1

BRAISED AUTUMN PORK CHOPS



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"My husband made these delicious chops for me when I was expecting our first child. He found the recipe in a cookbook full of healthy recipes," writes Sarah Susanka, Ventura, California. "The braising liquid keeps the pork tender and juicy. And the blend of apple cider, sage and vinegar gives it a subtle sweet-and-sour taste."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bone-in pork loin chop (7 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
3/4 cup thinly sliced onion
1 celery rib, thinly chopped
1/2 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a nonstick skillet, cook meat in oil for about 3 minutes on each side or until browned; drain. Remove meat; keep warm., In same skillet, cook onion and celery for about 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in the apple cider, vinegar and sage. Return meat to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts :

BRAISED PORK CHOPS



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This recipe for Braised Pork Chops is from "Southern Country Cooking from the Loveless Cafe," by Jane and Michael Stern. Try serving this with hush puppies and sour slaw.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola oil
Six 6-ounce boneless center-cut pork chops, trimmed of any fat
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire or soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
Sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together mustard, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt with 1/3 cup water. Pour over pork chops. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until tender, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer pork to a serving platter. Raise heat to medium-high and cook sauce until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over pork chops; garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

BRAISED HERB PORK CHOPS



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From Taste of Home: This herb-packed entrée is great for entertaining because it goes together quickly and bakes for 2 hours. I changed the recipe slightly, replacing half of the broth with wine. These are fall-apart tender, one dish deliciousness.

Provided by Larawithoutau

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 7 Pork Chops, 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
7 pork loin chops with bone (1/2 inch thick)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups thinly sliced onions
4 large garlic cloves, minced
5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
hot mashed potatoes (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the first seven ingredients; rub over both sides of pork chops. In a large cast iron pan, brown chops in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, sauté onions and garlic for 2 minutes. Add carrots and broth & wine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  • Return chops to pan. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Thicken pan juices for gravy if desired. Serve with mashed potatoes, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 59, Sodium 380.4, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 23.2

BRAISED PORK CHOPS



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Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     dinner, main course

Time P1DT40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 rib pork chops, 1 1/2 inches thick
Brine or hot-pepper liquid (recipes follow)
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Soak the chops in brine or inject with hot-pepper liquid 1 to 24 hours before cooking. (To inject chops, fill the syringe with liquid, insert about 2 inches into the side of each chop and inject.)
  • Remove the chops from the brine and dry with paper towels.
  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chops and sear until browned, about 1 minute per side. Reduce the heat to medium and add water to a depth of about 1/4 inch. Cover the pan and cook 7 minutes, adjusting the heat so the water simmers steadily, adding water as needed.
  • Turn the chops and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 145 to160 degrees, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the pan, cover and let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 430, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 110 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ONE-PAN CIDER-BRAISED PORK CHOPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: water, dried bay leaves, garlic, black peppercorn, sea salt, ice, bone-in pork chops, sea salt, pepper, high-heat cooking oil, shallots, turnip, dijon mustard, fresh sage, apple cider, reduced sodium chicken stock, collard green

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups water
2 dried bay leaves
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon black peppercorn
⅓ cup sea salt
4 cups ice
2 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch (2 -cm) thick
sea salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon high-heat cooking oil, of choice, such as vegetable or peanut
2 shallots, diced
3 cups turnip, diced
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
2 cups apple cider
1 cup reduced sodium chicken stock
1 bunch collard green, stemmed and toughly chopped

Steps:

  • Make the brine: Combine the water, bay leaves, garlic, peppercorns, and salt in a medium pot over medium heat and stir until the salt is dissolved.
  • Remove the brine from heat and stir in the ice cubes.
  • Once the brine is cooled, add the pork chops to a glass dish and pour the brine over. Chill in the refrigerator for 1-10 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat the oil in a large cast iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the pork chops and sear without disturbing until caramelized and browned on the first side, about 2 minutes, then flip and sear on the other side. Remove the pork chops from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the shallots to the pan and cook until they begin to soften and caramelize, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the turnips and season with salt, then spread in an even layer and let caramelize, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the mustard and sage. Cook for 1 minute more.
  • Pour in the apple cider and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low-medium and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the collard greens and stir to incorporate. Nestle the pork chops into the sauce, making sure that they are partly submerged.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for about 12 minutes, until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 135˚F (57˚C).
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes as the internal temperature continues to climb to 145˚F (63˚C).
  • Divide the pork chops, vegetables, and sauce between plates and serve.
  • Nutrition, Pork Chops without braising liquid: Calories: 470, Total fat: 27 grams, Sodium: 790 grams, Total carbs: 48 grams, Dietary fiber: 7 grams, Sugars: 6 grams, Protein: 48 grams Braising Liquid, ¼ cup (60 ml) serving - Calories: 20, Total fat: 0, Sodium: 48 grams, Total carbs: 5 grams, Dietary fiber: 0 grams, Sugars: 4 grams, Protein: 0 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1139 calories, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 41 grams

BEER-BRAISED PORK CHOPS



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This is a quick and easy recipe that results in tender and flavorful pork chops.

Provided by BARNETTCB

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 boneless pork chops, 1/2-inch thick
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup beer
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons stone ground mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops and shake well to coat thoroughly.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and heat until sizzling. Add pork chops in a single layer. Saute until browned on one side, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Turn pork chops over and cook for an additional 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Transfer pork chops to a plate.
  • Add beer, vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, and rosemary to the skillet and mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Return pork chops to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until pork chops are no longer pink in the center, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Transfer pork chops to a plate. Increase heat to medium and boil pan juices in the skillet until thickened, whisking often, about 3 minutes. Top pork chops with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 66.6 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 439 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Tips:

  • To ensure tender and flavorful pork chops, choose thick-cut, bone-in chops. The bone helps keep the meat moist during the braising process.
  • Sear the pork chops in a hot skillet before braising to develop a delicious golden-brown crust.
  • Use a variety of vegetables and fruits in your braising liquid to add flavor and complexity to the dish. Apples, pears, carrots, celery, and onions are all great options.
  • Season the braising liquid generously with herbs and spices. Dried thyme, rosemary, sage, bay leaves, and peppercorns are all good choices.
  • Braise the pork chops over low heat for at least 1 hour, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Serve the pork chops with the braising liquid and vegetables over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Conclusion:

Braised pork chops are a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a fall meal. The tender meat and flavorful braising liquid make this dish a surefire hit. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily create a restaurant-quality meal at home. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying dish, give braised pork chops a try. You won't be disappointed!

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