Herbs are a wonderful way to add flavor to your meals, and they can be especially delicious when used with pork chops. From savory rosemary to aromatic thyme, there are a wide variety of herbs that can be used to create a herbtastic pork chop recipe. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for cooking herbtastic pork chops, using a variety of herbs and cooking methods to create flavorful and memorable dishes. Whether you prefer grilled, pan-fried, or oven-baked pork chops, you will find a recipe in this article that will tantalize your taste buds.
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HERBTASTIC PORK CHOPS
Pork chops can be prepared numerous ways but there's no easier preparation than smothering them with fresh herbs straight from the garden and firing up the grill. Add sliced summer squash to round out the meal. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; reserve 1/3 cup for serving. Rub both sides of squash and pork chops with remaining mixture., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°) and squash is tender. Let pork stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve pork and squash with reserved herb mixture.
Nutrition Facts :
ORIGINAL RANCH® PORK CHOPS
Just 3 ingredients--Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® mix, pork chops, and paprika--plus salt and pepper make tasty, tender pork chops on busy weeknights--and they're on the table in just 35 minutes.
Provided by Hidden Valley Ranch
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hidden Valley®
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, add the Seasoning mix, together with the salt, pepper, and paprika and mix well. Liberally sprinkle the pork chops on both sides with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange the chops on a baking sheet or try with a rack. Bake the pork chops for 20 minutes, turning once until browned or an internal temperature of 160 degrees F is reached. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 10 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 88.9 mg
HERBED PORK CHOPS
Herbs are a fast and flavorful way to dress up pork. Plus, they make the chops look so pretty on a platter. I prepare these year-round as a way to capture the taste of summer. -Dianne Esposite, New Middletown, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops with lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, rosemary, thyme and pepper; rub over chops., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HERB ROASTED PORK CHOPS AND VEGETABLES
Roast pork chops with vegetables and herbs for a simple and hearty dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450° F. Spray 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- In large bowl, mix potatoes, carrots, onion and garlic. Sprinkle with oil and half of herb mixture; toss to coat evenly. Place in center of pan.
- Bake 20 minutes; stir vegetables. Sprinkle remaining herb mixture over pork chops. Place pork chops around vegetables. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until pork is no longer pink and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160° F, and vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
CRISPY HERB-COATED PORK CHOPS
I created this one night when I ran out of my usual pork chop coating mix. It just might become your new family favorite! -Ann Jovanovic, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, melt butter. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the potato flakes, cheese and garlic powder. Dip chops, one at a time, in butter, then place in bag; seal and shake to coat., In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 39g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
CREAMY HERBED PORK CHOPS
This is one of the best comfort meals I have ever had. It is so creamy and delicious you won't want to stop eating.
Provided by Cassie
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season pork chops on all sides with Montreal steak seasoning.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chops in melted butter until browned and slightly pink in the center, about 7 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Add remaining butter to the pan as needed so that about 3 tablespoons pan drippings remain in the pan when the chops are finished cooking. Transfer pork chops to a plate and return skillet to medium-high heat.
- Mix flour, basil, and beef bouillon together in a bowl. Stir black pepper into skillet with the pan drippings and cook for 1 minute. Add flour mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until browned, about 2 minutes. Pour milk into flour mixture; cook and stir constantly until mixture is thick and bubbly, 4 to 6 minutes. Pour sauce over pork chops and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 165.4 mg, Fat 43.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 40.3 g, SaturatedFat 22.6 g, Sodium 620.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
GARLIC HERB-STUFFED PORK CHOPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Forget dry pork chops because these pan-fried cutlets are coated in golden panko bread crumbs and stuffed with a creamy garlic and herb cheese filling to keep them juicy. They're tender, bursting with flavor, and come together in less than 30 minutes. If you've only ever had dry, sad pork chops before and want to try something different, this is the recipe for you.
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 pork chops
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, pepper, garlic powder, chives, provolone, and bacon, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Set aside.
- Season all sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Carefully cut a pocket through the side of the pork chop in order to create a cavity. Stuff the cavity with a generous spoonful of the cream cheese mixture and press around the edges of the pork to seal it in. Repeat with the remaining pork chops.
- Dip the stuffed pork chops in the flour, shaking off excess, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs. Repeat with the remaining pork chops.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the pork chops for about one to two minutes, then flip. Remove from the heat and bake for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and starting to brown.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1077 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 71 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 58 grams, Sugar 4 grams
HERBED PORK CHOPS
This is a simple, yet delicious entrée. Elegant enough for a dinner party, especially Variation 2. Update: My favorite is the cream/tarragon version, but I decided it needed more sauce. When I make it I triple all of the sauce ingredients.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet.
- Over medium-high heat, add chops and cook until golden brown on both sides (2 to 4 minutes) Reduce heat to low and cook, turning often until chops are cooked through (10 to 12 minutes) Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Add remaining ingredients to the skillet and increase heat to high.
- Bring to a boil and cook, stirring up bits stuck to pan, until thickened (1 to 2 minutes) Serve sauce over chops.
- Variation 1: Replace lemon juice and water with 3/4 cup dry white wine.
- Variation 2: Replace lemon juice and water with 3/4 cup heavy cream and 3/4 cup chicken broth and replace dried thyme with dried tarragon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 761.4, Fat 59.7, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 194.9, Sodium 450.1, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 51
HERB-RUBBED PORK CHOPS
When company's coming and time is short, Sharon Denton in Mount Airy, Maryland relies on this surefire recipe. "It's healthy, economical and so easy to fix. I just love it," she says. But the best recommendation of all? "I've never served these chops without being asked for the recipe!" TASTY TIP: Sharon likes to serve her tasty pork chops with onion-flavored rice, green beans and marinated tomatoes for a fast, fresh and delicious summer spread!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH FRESH HERBS
A great tasting, easy way to cook pork chops on the grill! You can use about any cut of chop with the same great results.
Provided by Emily_Nowlan
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, parsley, rosemary, thyme, ground coriander, garlic, and lemon zest together in a shallow dish. Add pork chops and toss to evenly coat. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, turning chops halfway through.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chops from the marinade and gently shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place chops on the preheated grill and reduce heat to medium. Cook until no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 946.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, choose pork chops that are at least 1 inch thick.
- To ensure even cooking, pound the pork chops to an even thickness before cooking.
- To prevent the pork chops from drying out, cook them over medium heat.
- Baste the pork chops with the marinade or sauce throughout the cooking process.
- Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Conclusion:
Pork chops are a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you grill them, pan-fry them, or bake them, there's a pork chop recipe out there for everyone. By following the tips and recipes in this article, you can create a delicious and satisfying pork chop meal that your family and friends will love.
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