Best 5 Fork Tender Pork Chops Recipes

Are you tired of dry, overcooked pork chops? Do you long for juicy, succulent chops that fall off the bone? Look no further! The perfect recipe for fork-tender pork chops is a thing of beauty. With a few simple ingredients and techniques, you can create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you prefer your chops grilled, pan-fried, or slow-cooked, there's a recipe out there for you. So, grab your apron and let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of cooking the perfect pork chop.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE TENDER PORK CHOPS

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"My family has enjoyed these simple pork chops for years," writes Patricia Dick from her home in Anderson, Indiana. "They are so tender and juicy, the meat falls right off the bone!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
6 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken with rice soup, undiluted

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, mustard, seasoned salt and garlic powder. Add pork chops, one at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour soup over pork. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 39g protein.

FALL-APART TENDER PORK CHOPS

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The title of the recipe says it all. I've made this many times for both friends and family and everyone that's tasted it has loved it. You need to use 1" or thicker boneless loin chops. I sometimes double the sauce because its so delicious. I wish I could take credit for this recipe, but its from my favorite cookbook, that will remain nameless since my dog ate the cover and I can't remember the title.

Provided by madriley61

Categories Pork

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 boneless pork loin chops
1 lb sliced mushrooms
2 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup cream
1/2 cup chicken broth

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat add chops and brown all over.
Arrange chops in a 13" x 9" baking dish.
Add mushrooms to drippings in the skillet and cook over medium-high heat without stirring for 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir in garlic, salt, oregano, basil and pepper.
Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir to moisten.
Pour in wine and bring to a boil.
Add cream and chicken broth, simmer, stirring, to thicken.
Pour over chops.
Cover tightly with a double layer of foil.
Bake at 350 for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until pork chops are fork tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.1, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 168.2, Sodium 558.3, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2, Protein 44

TENDER BAKED PORK CHOPS

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Pork chops are marinated in a garlic-herb marinade, baked slowly in the oven, and topped with a light mushroom gravy. These pork chops are so tender, you won't even need a knife.

Provided by rtjmom

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Boneless

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

⅓ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
4 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops, 1/2-inch thick
¼ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 cup chicken broth
⅓ cup milk
¼ cup white wine
4 cremini mushrooms, chopped
4 white mushrooms, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

Whisk together 1/3 cup olive oil, vinegar, garlic, thyme, parsley, and pepper flakes in a bowl. Place pork chops in a glass or ceramic baking dish and pour marinade over top. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning chops after 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour 1/4 cup chicken broth in the bottom of a shallow roasting pan.
Remove pork chops from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard any remaining marinade.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops for 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to the prepared roasting pan and top with onion slices. Cover the pan tightly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
While pork chops are baking, prepare sauce. Combine 1 cup chicken broth, milk, white wine, and cremini and white mushrooms in a saucepan over medium heat; cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Add flour and bring to a boil, stirring often until thickened. Lower heat and simmer sauce until pork chops are ready.
Remove pork chops from the oven; drain and discard chicken broth. Pour mushroom sauce over pork chops, cover, and return to the oven. Bake until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 40.5 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 403.8 mg, Sugar 3 g

TENDER BAKED SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

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Incredibly tender pork chops with unparalleled flavor.

Provided by Lori

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes Pork Gravy

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

6 pork chops
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
4 eggs
1 cup bread crumbs
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup butter
2 medium shallots, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup sherry
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Season each pork chop with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Mix flour, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl; whisk eggs together in a separate bowl; place bread crumbs into a third bowl.
Place a pork chop in the flour bowl, covering each side very lightly with flour. Move to beaten eggs, making sure to cover. Cover with bread crumbs. Repeat with remaining pork chops.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Cook each pork chop in the skillet until well-browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and cook until they have softened and released their liquid, about 5 minutes.
Add flour to the skillet and stir into a paste, 1 to 2 minutes. Add sherry slowly and stir until well combined; repeat with chicken broth, and then with heavy cream. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon gravy over pork chops. Cover the baking dish with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes more. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 831.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 269.2 mg, Fat 55.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 25.7 g, Sodium 878.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SUPER TENDER SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

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I've been making this simple dish for years. Plenty of gravy for mashed potatoes or rice. Sometimes I bake this covered in the oven at 350F - they come out just as moist and tender. Use bone-in or boneless chops. These are even better in the crock pot, if you have that much time.

Provided by BIG_CHIEF

Categories Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 pork chops or 4 pork steaks, 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, condensed
1 (7/8 ounce) package brown gravy mix, dry
1 (7/8 ounce) package pork gravy mix, dry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 large sweet onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick and separated into rounds
2 garlic cloves, chopped fine

Steps:

1. In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend condensed soup (Do NOT add any water), dry gravy mixes, salt and pepper. Fill one soup can 3/4 full of water and whisk into mixture. Mixture will be very thick. Set aside.
2. Sear chops on each side in 1-2 tablespoons of hot oil. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. Add one more tablespoon oil, if necessary, to pan.
4. Saute onion over medium-low heat until translucent, but crisp/tender - about 5-8 minutes. Stir frequently. Do not allow onions to brown.
5. Add garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Do not brown.
6. Remove pan from heat.
7. Fold onion/garlic mixture into soup mixture.
8. Return chops to frying pan.
9. Pour soup/onion mixture evenly over chops.
10. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
11. Lower temperature and simmer gently for 45 minutes to one hour.
12. Thinner chops will take about 45 minutes to become really tender.

Tips:

Choose the right pork chops: Look for pork 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: Pork chops benefit from a good seasoning rub. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. You can also add other spices or herbs to taste.
Cook the pork chops over medium heat: Cooking the pork chops over medium heat will help them cook evenly without overcooking. This will also help to prevent them from drying out.
Don't overcook the pork chops: Pork chops are best when they are cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooking will make them dry and tough.
Let the pork chops rest before serving: Letting the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving will help them retain their juices and flavor.

Conclusion:

Pork chops are a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. By following these tips, you can cook perfect pork chops every time. Whether you are grilling, pan-frying, or baking them, pork chops are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.