Are you seeking a culinary journey to discover the ultimate pork chop recipe that delivers both moisture and crispiness? Look no further! This article will guide you through the art of creating succulent, tender, and crispy pork chops that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With a careful selection of ingredients, expert techniques, and a dash of culinary creativity, you'll learn how to transform ordinary pork chops into a delectable dish that will become a staple in your kitchen.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
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
CRISPY BREADED PORK CHOPS
With a salty, flavorful crust and juicy, tender meat in the center, these crispy breaded pork chops remind me of my grandmother's... so simple, yet so delicious! The perfect comfort meal when served with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly coat a wire rack with cooking spray and set in a rimmed baking sheet.
- Whisk eggs and water together in a shallow dish. Place bread crumbs in a second shallow dish.
- Season pork chops evenly with salt and pepper. Dip and coat chops in egg, allow excess to drip off, then dip in bread crumbs until well coated.
- Heat 1/2 of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place 2 chops in the skillet and cook until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until crisp on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to the prepared rack. Heat remaining oil in the skillet and repeat to sear remaining chops.
- Bake pork chops in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 155 degrees F (68 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 134.2 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1318.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
PAN FRIED PORK CHOPS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Salt and pepper both sides of the pork chops.
- Combine the flour and some cayenne, salt and black pepper. Dredge each side of the pork chops in the flour mixture, and then set aside on a plate.
- Heat the canola oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add the butter. When the butter is melted and the butter/oil mixture is hot, cook 3 pork chops at a time, 2 to 3 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook until the chops are golden brown on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes (make sure no pink juices remain). Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining pork chops.
- Delicious and simple! Serve with smashed new potatoes.
CRISPY PAN-FRIED PORK CHOPS
Coat pork chops with breadcrumbs and herbs and then crisp them to perfection in a skillet.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the flour in a shallow dish. Break the eggs into another shallow bowl and whisk with 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix the breadcrumbs with the oregano and thyme in a third shallow bowl.
- Dredge a pork chop in the flour, shaking off the excess, dip it into the eggs and then coat evenly with the breadcrumbs. Set aside on a piece of wax paper or baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pork chops.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with enough oil to come halfway up the sides of the chops (about 1/4 cup). When the oil shimmers, add the chops and fry until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels briefly. Serve hot with cooked spinach and lemon wedges.
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.
CRISPY PORK CHOPS
Step up your pork chop game with our recipe for Crispy Pork Chops! You're only four ingredients away from enjoying these boneless crispy pork chops that are juicy and tender on the inside and gloriously crispy on the outside.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine coating mix, sesame seed and ginger. Coat chops with coating mixture; place in single layer in baking dish.
- Bake 20 to 25 min. or until cooked through (160°F).
- Serve with your favorite vegetables and hot cooked rice topped with PLANTERS Cashews.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 610 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 24 g
SIMPLE TENDER PORK CHOPS
"My family has enjoyed these simple pork chops for years," writes Patricia Dick from her home in Anderson, Indiana. "They are so tender and juicy, the meat falls right off the bone!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, mustard, seasoned salt and garlic powder. Add pork chops, one at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour soup over pork. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 39g protein.
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
Tips:
- Use thick-cut pork chops for a juicier result.
- Preheat your oven to the correct temperature before cooking the pork chops to ensure they cook evenly.
- Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices or herbs for extra flavor.
- Sear the pork chops in a hot skillet before baking them to create a crispy crust.
- Bake the pork chops for the recommended time, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Conclusion:
By following these tips, you can cook moist, tender, and crispy pork chops that are sure to please everyone at your table. Pork chops are a versatile and affordable cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, there is a pork chop recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give pork chops a try.
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