Best 8 Herb Rubbed Pork Chops Recipes

HERBED PORK CHOPS WITH HOMEMADE RUB

Steps:

• Mix parsley, marjoram, thyme, sage, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
• Rub 1/2 teaspoon of the herb mixture over each pork chop. Store remaining herb mix in an airtight container for later use.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook pork chops in skillet until no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

HERB-RUBBED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the parsley, marjoram, sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brush both sides of pork chops with 1 teaspoon oil; rub with herb mixture., In a large nonstick skillet, cook chops in remaining oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm. Add broth and sherry or additional broth to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. , Return chops to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve chops with pan juices.

PORK RUB RUBBED AND BAKED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Mix paprika, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper together in a wide, shallow bowl. Dredge pork chops in the spice mixture to coat and arrange on a baking sheet.
• Bake chops in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

BRAISED HERB PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine the first 8 ingredients; rub over both sides of pork chops. In a Dutch oven, brown chops in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, saute onions and garlic for 2 minutes. Add carrots and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat., Return chops to pan. Cover and bake at 325° until meat and vegetables are tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. If desired, thicken pan juices. Serve with potatoes and if desired, top with chopped fresh thyme. Freeze option: Cool pork mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, stirring occasionally.

PORK CHOPS WITH HERBED GARLIC PEPPER RUB

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients. Spread rub evenly on pork chops. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes.
• Brush grill rack with oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cover and grill pork chops over medium heat 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center.

ORANGE-BRINED PORK CHOPS WITH HERB RUB

Steps:

• In large nonmetal bowl, combine all brine ingredients; mix well. Add pork chops. Cover bowl; refrigerate 6 to 8 hours to marinate. In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; mix well. Set aside.
• Heat grill. Remove pork chops from brine; discard brine. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Rub brown sugar-herb mixture into both sides of pork chops.
• When ready to grill, place pork chops on gas grill over medium-high heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-high coals. Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until no longer pink in center, turning once.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH HERB RUB

Steps:

• To brine the chops: Heat the water, salt, sugar and molasses in a pan, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and salt dissolve.
• Pour into a large zip-lock bag or a tupperware container and let cool down slightly, then add the ice cubes.
• When the brine is cold, add the chops.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but no more than 6.
• Remove the chops from the brine, dry completely with paper towels.
• Discard the brine.
• In a small bowl, combine the rub ingredients and mix well.
• Lightly rub the mixture into both sides of each pork chop.
• If using a gas grill, set one side on low, the other medium high.
• If using a charcoal grill, arrange the coals so that there are thicker and thinner layers of coals for varying degrees of heat.
• When the thicker layers of coals are hot, set the chops directly over them, or over the hottest part of the gas grill.
• Sear the chops over the hot area for about 1 1/2 minute.
• per side, then move them to the less hot areas.
• Cover the grill and continue to cook until the chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
• (about 3 minutes more per side).
• Transfer to a platter and let rest, uncovered for about 5 minutes before serving.
• NOTE: You could cook this chops inside in a frying pan.
• Just cook the 1 1/2 minutes per side over medium high heat, then put the pan in the oven at 375 degrees and let the chops finish cooking.

HERB RUBBED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the parsley,marjoram,sage,garlic powder,salt and pepper. Brush both sides of the pork chops with 1 tspn oil;rub with herb mixture.
• In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray,cook chops in remaining oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm.
• Add broth and sherry(or additional broth if not using sherry), stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil.
• Return chops to the pan. Reduce heat;cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160. Serve chops with pan juices.