Best 7 Maras Pork Chops Recipes

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Maras pork chops are a mouthwatering dish that combines the flavors of zesty oregano, savory garlic, and aromatic cumin. This delightful dish makes use of affordable pork loin chops, ensuring a succulent and budget-friendly meal. The pork chops are coated in a flavorful marinade of oregano, garlic, cumin, olive oil, and vinegar, creating a symphony of flavors that tantalize the palate. The chops are then pan-fried to perfection, resulting in a crispy outer layer and a tender, juicy interior. Served with a side of your favorite vegetables, maras pork chops offer a delectable and comforting dining experience that will surely become a family favorite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MARA'S PORK CHOPS



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Delicious pork chops the entire family will love. You can use corn flake crumbs instead of bread crumbs, and season the crumbs to your personal taste. I sometimes add a teaspoon of garlic powder. The longer cooking time ensures moist chops.

Provided by Mara

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Pan Fried

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 (1 inch thick) pork chops
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups tomato juice
1 cup unpacked brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground cloves, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Dip pork chops into eggs then into the bread crumbs, coating evenly. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place coated pork chops in the skillet in a single layer, and cook until golden brown on each side, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cook them in batches if skillet isn't large enough. Place the pork chops in a large baking dish in a single layer.
  • In a saucepan, bring to a boil the tomato juice, brown sugar, vinegar, cloves, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Pour mixture evenly over the pork chops.
  • Bake in preheated oven uncovered for one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 96.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 580.6 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

MARSALA PORK CHOPS FOR TWO



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My dear friend served this to my husband and me, knowing that we enjoy onions and garlic. After receiving our many compliments, she was kind of enough to share the recipe. I pared it down to serve the two of us. -Jan Huntington, Painesville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 cups thinly sliced onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons marsala wine or chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
Hot cooked egg noodles

Steps:

  • Place bread crumbs in a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops, one at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook chops in 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onions in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the white wine, marsala, pepper and salt, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is nearly evaporated. Stir in butter until melted. Serve with pork chops and noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 36g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

MARSALA PORK CHOPS



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"My dear friend served this to my husband and me, knowing that we enjoy onions and garlic. After receiving our many compliments, she was kind of enough to share the recipe."-Jan Huntington, Painesville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
4 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 medium onions, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon Marsala wine or chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
Hot cooked egg noodles

Steps:

  • Place bread crumbs in a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops, one at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook chops in 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onions in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the white wine, Marsala, pepper and salt, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is nearly evaporated. Stir in butter until melted. Serve with pork chops and noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 36g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

MARA'S PORK CHOPS



Mara's Pork Chops image

Delicious pork chops the entire family will love. You can use corn flake crumbs instead of bread crumbs, and season the crumbs to your personal taste. I sometimes add a teaspoon of garlic powder. The longer cooking time ensures moist chops.

Provided by Mara

Categories     Pan Fried Pork Chops

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 (1 inch thick) pork chops
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups tomato juice
1 cup unpacked brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground cloves, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Dip pork chops into eggs then into the bread crumbs, coating evenly. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place coated pork chops in the skillet in a single layer, and cook until golden brown on each side, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cook them in batches if skillet isn't large enough. Place the pork chops in a large baking dish in a single layer.
  • In a saucepan, bring to a boil the tomato juice, brown sugar, vinegar, cloves, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Pour mixture evenly over the pork chops.
  • Bake in preheated oven uncovered for one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 96.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 580.6 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

MARA'S PORK CHOPS



Mara's Pork Chops image

Delicious pork chops the entire family will love. You can use corn flake crumbs instead of bread crumbs, and season the crumbs to your personal taste. I sometimes add a teaspoon of garlic powder. The longer cooking time ensures moist chops.

Provided by Mara

Categories     Pan Fried Pork Chops

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 (1 inch thick) pork chops
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups tomato juice
1 cup unpacked brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground cloves, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Dip pork chops into eggs then into the bread crumbs, coating evenly. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place coated pork chops in the skillet in a single layer, and cook until golden brown on each side, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cook them in batches if skillet isn't large enough. Place the pork chops in a large baking dish in a single layer.
  • In a saucepan, bring to a boil the tomato juice, brown sugar, vinegar, cloves, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Pour mixture evenly over the pork chops.
  • Bake in preheated oven uncovered for one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 96.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 580.6 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

MARA'S PORK CHOPS



Mara's Pork Chops image

Delicious pork chops the entire family will love. You can use corn flake crumbs instead of bread crumbs, and season the crumbs to your personal taste. I sometimes add a teaspoon of garlic powder. The longer cooking time ensures moist chops.

Provided by Mara

Categories     Pan Fried Pork Chops

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 (1 inch thick) pork chops
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups tomato juice
1 cup unpacked brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground cloves, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Dip pork chops into eggs then into the bread crumbs, coating evenly. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place coated pork chops in the skillet in a single layer, and cook until golden brown on each side, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cook them in batches if skillet isn't large enough. Place the pork chops in a large baking dish in a single layer.
  • In a saucepan, bring to a boil the tomato juice, brown sugar, vinegar, cloves, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Pour mixture evenly over the pork chops.
  • Bake in preheated oven uncovered for one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 96.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 580.6 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

MARA'S PORK CHOPS



Mara's Pork Chops image

Delicious pork chops the entire family will love. You can use corn flake crumbs instead of bread crumbs, and season the crumbs to your personal taste. I sometimes add a teaspoon of garlic powder. The longer cooking time ensures moist chops.

Provided by Mara

Categories     Pan Fried Pork Chops

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 (1 inch thick) pork chops
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups tomato juice
1 cup unpacked brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground cloves, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Dip pork chops into eggs then into the bread crumbs, coating evenly. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place coated pork chops in the skillet in a single layer, and cook until golden brown on each side, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cook them in batches if skillet isn't large enough. Place the pork chops in a large baking dish in a single layer.
  • In a saucepan, bring to a boil the tomato juice, brown sugar, vinegar, cloves, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Pour mixture evenly over the pork chops.
  • Bake in preheated oven uncovered for one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 96.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 580.6 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

Tips:

  • To ensure juicy and flavorful pork chops, choose thick-cut, bone-in chops.
  • Enhance the flavor of the pork chops by marinating them for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a flavorful marinade. Some popular choices include garlic, rosemary, thyme, paprika, and chili powder.
  • Sear the pork chops over medium-high heat to create a nice crust. This will help lock in the flavor and prevent the chops from drying out.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking the pork chops until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare or 160°F (71°C) for medium.
  • Allow the pork chops to rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful chop.

Conclusion:

Mara's pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips above, you can create pork chops that are juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Serve them with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad, for a complete and satisfying meal.

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