Pork chops, a versatile and flavorful cut of meat, can be cooked in a variety of ways to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer them grilled, pan-fried, or baked, the key to creating a dish that will "knock your chops off" lies in selecting the right recipe and following it precisely. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can elevate this humble ingredient into a culinary masterpiece that will leave you and your dinner guests craving for more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl mix together the seasoning salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder. Season each pork chop liberally with the spice mixture. Add the flour to a small bowl and stir in the remaining spice mixture. Dredge the chops in the flour, shaking off the excess.
- In a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil. Sear each chop for 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and sear the other side for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from the skillet to a plate and set aside. Add the thyme, onion, garlic and 1 to 2 tablespoons of the seasoned flour and cook until slightly caramelized, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the stocks and with a wooden spoon scrape up any bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the chops back to the pan and cover. Put in the oven and bake until tender and the sauce has thickened, about 18 to 20 minutes. Remove the chops and sauce to a platter and serve.
30 BEST WAYS TO COOK PORK CHOPS
With these juicy pork chop recipes, you never have to worry about serving tough, dry meat again. They're flavorful, savory, and perfect for a family feast.
Provided by insanelygood
Categories Dinner Recipe Roundup
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a delicious recipe in 30 minutes or less!
Nutrition Facts :
LICK YOUR CHOPS SUPPER
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Put the potatoes and parsnips in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, salt the water, and cook until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Drain and put them back into the hot pot. Mash with the milk and salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
- While the potatoes and parsnips come to a boil, rub the chops with lots of salt, pepper, and sage. Heat the extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat in a large oven-safe skillet. Add the garlic and saute for 3 minutes, then remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and raise the heat to medium-high.
- Add the chops and brown on both sides, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the vermouth or wine to the pan and transfer to the oven. Cook the meat through for 7 to 8 minutes more. While the meat cooks, bring a couple of inches of water to a boil over medium heat and salt the water. Add the broccolini and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, then drain. Arrange the chops on 4 plates. Add the butter to the pan and whisk it into the pan juices, then spoon the sauce over the chops. Serve with the mashed potatoes and parsnips and the broccolini alongside.
PORK CHOPS WITH DELICIOUS GRAVY
Pork Chops with a delicious, light gravy. Great to eat with mashed potatoes too!
Provided by ANFMUSICGRL
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Braised
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the pork chops with seasoned salt and seasoned pepper, then dredge in 3 tablespoons of flour. Shake off any excess flour, and place the chops in the skillet. Cook for a few minutes on each side, until browned.
- In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, milk, 1 tablespoon of flour, lemon juice, and honey. Season with a tiny bit of seasoning salt if desired. Pour the sauce over the chops, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until pork is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 51.9 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 113.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
KILLER FRIED PORK CHOPS
This is comfort food. I'm a bit of a wild chef, so you'll love this. Give it a try! How wrong can you go with cheese and bacon on top of a pork chop? Easy to make, but you got to be fast.
Provided by Hana Farley
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 26m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops; season with onion and garlic powder. Cook until pork chops are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer pork chops to a plate; top each one with 2 slices of Cheddar cheese. Place a bowl over the plate to trap in heat.
- Place bacon into the skillet; cook until crisp and no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Wrap 3 slices of bacon around each pork chop.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 168 mg, Fat 48 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 48.1 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 1073.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
FALL-APART TENDER PORK CHOPS
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
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
WOLFGANG PUCK'S JUICY PORK CHOPS
I found this on Good Morning America. I have not tried it yet, however, it does look interesting and very easy.
Provided by PACE6634
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat a large, heavy-bottom, ovenproof skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and sprinkle them on both sides with salt and pepper to taste and the fresh herbs.
- Add the oil to the hot skillet and as soon as the oil is hot enough to swirl around easily, add 1 tablespoon of the butter and the pork chops, spacing the chops about 1 inch apart. Cook the chops undisturbed until their undersides are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Use tongs to turn them over and sear about 1 minute more.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and roast until the chops are cooked through but still slightly pink at the center, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven, transfer the chops to a platter, and cover them with aluminum foil to keep them warm while you make the sauce.
- Pour off all of the fat from the skillet. Return the skillet to the stovetop over medium-high heat and pour in the port. With a wooden spoon, stir and scrape to deglaze the pan deposits. Add the dried cranberries and continue simmering the Port briskly until it reduces to about half its original volume, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of the hoisin sauce or barbecue sauce and continue simmering, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon; taste the sauce and, if you like, stir in a little more hoisin or barbecue sauce. Then whisk in the remaining butter, a piece or two at a time, until the sauce looks creamy and glossy. Taste the sauce and, if necessary, add a little more salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet, turn them in the sauce to coat them well, and continue simmering until the chops are heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.7, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 205.3, Sodium 207.2, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.9, Protein 61.5
KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF PORK CHOPS
A pretty simple combination of flavors that explodes in your mouth. Use the best vinegar and fresh rosemary whenever possible. Generally I like to eyeball my measurements, so adjust the amount to your taste. This is my standby for romantic dinners and has always had great success ;)
Provided by knid44
Categories Pork
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- coarsely chop garlic.
- in a shallow dish, combine the garlic and olive oil.
- Using a pestle, crush the garlic in the oil, allowing the flavors to mesh. Of course, if you're a normal person like me and don't own a pestle, any instrument with a blunt end will work, such as the base of a glass or back of a spoon. I use a shot-glass.
- Add the rosemary and vinegar to the oil-garlic mix.
- Rub the pork chops with a little salt, then add them to the marinade, being sure to coat them well. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
- Place the meat in a skillet on medium-low heat, pouring any remaining marinade on top. Cook for about ten minutes, then turn and cook for another five minutes or until done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.9, Fat 68.3, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 75, Sodium 69.5, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 22.9
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 to ensure that the chops stay juicy and flavorful during cooking.
- Season the chops well. Pork chops can be seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cumin. You can also use a pre-made pork chop seasoning mix.
- Cook the chops over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chops from overcooking and becoming dry.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chops. Pork chops should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chops rest before serving. This will help to redistribute the juices throughout the chops and make them more tender.
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 pork chops that are juicy, flavorful, and tender. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give pork chops a try!
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