Moist pork chops are a delectable and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, there are countless recipes available to suit your needs. The key to achieving moist pork chops is to use the right cooking method and ingredients. In this article, we will explore the best recipes for cooking moist pork chops, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure that your pork chops turn out tender, juicy, and flavorful.
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MOIST BAKED PORK CHOPS
For perfectly prepared pork chops (preferably bone-in) you must brine them for at least 1 to 2 hours and pick chops that are at least 1/2 to 1-inch thick. The success to this dish is the brine for moistness. There are many brine variations out there for what flavor you are wanting to accomplish but, it is an important part of the overall dish.
Provided by Sahara B
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Baked
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine cold water, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaf for brine in a bowl. Place pork chops in a shallow baking dish and pour the brine over top. Let sit for 1 to 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper for rub in a small mixing bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Remove pork chops from brine, rinse under cold water, and pat dry. Rub pork chops generously on both sides with the seasoning mix. Discard brine.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to the hot skillet. Add pork chops to the hot oil and sear until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Turn pork chops and place skillet in the preheated oven. Bake until no longer pink in the center, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven, tent with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 45.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 5980.2 mg, Sugar 27 g
MOIST BAKED BREADED PORK CHOPS IN MUSHROOM GRAVY
This is a wonderful comfort food and has become one of my family's favorite pork chop recipes --- you may season the breadcrumbs anyway desired adding in Parmesan cheese to your breadcrumb mixture will only improve the flavor --- depending on the size of your pork chops one more won't hurt if you have the room in your baking pan, and baking time will vary depending on the thickness, do not use fast-fry for this -- this is *very* good!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Pat the pork chops dry using paper towels, then season with seasoned salt and garlic powder pepper.
- Place the eggs in a bowl, then flour in another bowl and the breadcrumbs in another bowl.
- Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dredge the pork chops firstly in flour then in eggs allowing any excess egg to drip off.
- Lastly coat in seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Brown the pork chops in hot oil about 4-5 minutes per side or until the breading is light golden brown.
- Transfer the chops to the baking dish.
- Cover with foil.
- Set oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bake for about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile in a bowl combine cream of mushroom soup with sliced mushrooms, milk, white wine, black pepper and cayenne pepper (if using).
- After the 1 hour baking pour the mushroom gravy over the pork chops, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Replace the foil and bake for another 25-30 minutes or until chops are tender.
PORK CHOPS THAT ACTUALLY STAY MOIST!
Seriously folks, I thought moist pork chops were a myth... until I found this recipe! Cornstarch added to the flour coating is the trick to keeping these puppies moist and tender. This is a recipe from Emeril Lagasse.
Provided by jeniwan
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Season the chops on both sides with 2 tablespoons of the creole seasoning.
- Combine the flour, cornstarch and remaining tablespoon of creole seasoning in a shallow bowl. Dredge the pork chops in the flour mixture.
- In a large cast-iron skillet or saute pan, heat the oil over high heat. Add the pork chops in batches and cook until golden brown and medium, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
MOIST HERBED PORK CHOPS
I found a pork recipe in a newspaper many years ago, but I lightened it up quite a bit. This version is so tasty that I use it for weekend company as well as weeknight dinners. -Linda Austin of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour 1-1/2 cups into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill pork, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting frequently with reserved marinade. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MOIST, TENDER & CRISPY PORK CHOPS
We don't eat pork often, so when we do, it needs to be spectacular! I developed these based on a recipe from an episode of Nigella Feasts. NOTE: Zaar adds the entire amount of the frying oil, egg wash and coating to the nutritional facts panel. Generally, the entire amounts are not used completely so these chops have less fat, cholesterol & calories than stated.
Provided by Kats Mom
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- EGG WASH: Beat the egg in a wide bowl with the mustard, mayonnaise, oregano, salt and pepper.
- COATING: Crush corn flakes and combine with the Romano Cheese.
- Spread out on a large plate.
- CHOPS: Poke chops with a fork or pound with a mallet to tenderize.
- OIL: Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat (oil is hot enough when a small piece of bread sizzles when dropped into the oil).
- COOK: Press each of the chops into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Then dip the chops into the bread crumbs, covering each side evenly.
- Fry the chops until they are a deep golden color, about 5-8 minutes per side depending on thickness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 825.9, Fat 55.8, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 248, Sodium 692.4, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 54.8
SUPER MOIST PORK CHOPS
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until well browned on both sides.
- Stir the soup and water in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.
MOIST AND DELICIOUS ITALIAN PORK CHOPS
This recipe is so simple, yet so delicious! A tasty way to make pork chops! Enjoy! Originally taken from the back of a Bisquick box.
Provided by Dine Dish
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place Bisquick mix, dressing and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
- Coat pork chops with Bisquick mix.
- Dip coated pork chops into dressing, then coat with bread crumbs.
- Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook pork in oil about 5 minutes or until golden brown; reduce heat to low.
- Carefully turn pork.
- Cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until pork is no longer pink in center.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.6, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 97.4, Sodium 1081.6, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 39.7
MOIST PORK CHOPS
Make and share this Moist Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gloria 15x
Categories Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil on medium high and brown both sides of pork chops.
- Dissolve beef boullion in the 3 cups of hot water and pour over pork.
- Pepper lightly and sprinkle onions over all.
- Cover and lower heat and let simmer for 1 hour. The longer the better.
- Remove chops and keep warm. If you want gravy mix 1 1/2 tbsp flour with 1/4 cup water until there are no lumps. Slowly stir flour mixture into pan and stir until thick. Can be poured over pork chops before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.7, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 75, Sodium 93, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1, Protein 22.8
Tips:
- Choose Thick Pork Chops: Select pork chops that are at least 1 inch thick for optimal flavor and moisture retention.
- Tenderize the Pork Chops: Use a meat mallet or the back of a heavy knife to lightly tenderize the pork chops. This helps break down the muscle fibers and results in a more tender chop.
- Season the Pork Chops Generously: Season the pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. This enhances the flavor and creates a delicious crust.
- Cook Over Medium Heat: Cook the pork chops over medium heat to prevent them from drying out. This allows the pork chops to cook evenly and develop a nice crust.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: To ensure that the pork chops are cooked to perfection, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. Pork chops are considered safe to eat when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Let the Pork Chops Rest: After cooking the pork chops, let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more flavorful and tender chop.
Conclusion:
With careful preparation and cooking techniques, pork chops can be transformed into a flavorful and satisfying meal. Whether you choose to pan-fry, bake, or grill your pork chops, the key is to select thick chops, tenderize them properly, season them generously, cook them over medium heat, and let them rest before serving. By following these tips, you can create moist, juicy, and delicious pork chops that will impress your family and friends.
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