Best 10 Pork Chop Barley Bake Recipes

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"Pork chop barley bake" is a hearty and flavorful classic dish that can be easily prepared in a single pot. Combining tender pork chops, chewy barley, hearty vegetables, and a rich, savory sauce, this dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're seeking a comforting meal for a chilly evening or a satisfying lunch option, this culinary creation is guaranteed to delight your taste buds.

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PORK WITH MUSHROOMS AND BARLEY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup quick-cooking barley
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
1 large pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 pounds), trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 leeks (white and light green parts only), chopped
3 carrots, chopped
Chopped fresh parsley, for topping

Steps:

  • Cook the barley as the label directs. Cover and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, whisk 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce with 2 teaspoons brown sugar in a medium bowl. Add the pork, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Whisk the chicken broth, cornstarch and the remaining 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and 2 teaspoons brown sugar in a small bowl until smooth; set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning occasionally, until well browned, about 4 minutes. Remove to a plate.
  • Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add the mushrooms, leeks, carrots, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Return the pork to the skillet and add the broth mixture. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with the barley; top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 90 milligrams, Sodium 330 milligrams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 37 grams

PORK CHOP BARLEY BAKE



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Dress up plain pork chops by preparing this delicious dish.-National Barley Foods Council, Mary Sullivan, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
6 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
Salt and pepper to taste
GLAZE:
1 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Orange slices and fresh rosemary, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the barley, onion and celery in 3 tablespoons butter until barley is golden brown and vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minuet longer. Stir in the broth, orange juice, zest and rosemary; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35 minutes or until barley is partially cooked. Add pecans. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in remaining butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange over barley mixture. , Combine glaze ingredients; brush half over chops. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; brush with remaining glaze. Bake 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Garnish with orange and rosemary if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

PORK CHOP BARLEY CASSEROLE



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For rsc 10, this is a lovely main dish incorporating contest ingredients, and is perfect for autumn. I used Granny Smith apples for their tartness, but you can use Gala, Jonathan, or any other cooking apples.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 boneless pork chops
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon fresh sage
salt and pepper
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, sliced
1 cup barley
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375f.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet.
  • Season pork with salt, pepper, sage and thyme, brown on both sides 4 mins per side, remove.
  • Add extra olive oil if needed.
  • Sauté onion, garlic, peppers until softened.
  • Add barley and coat, stir in stock and bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer, covered for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped apple.
  • Put barley mixture into a casserole pan.
  • Top with pork chops and bake, covered for 40 minutes.
  • Mix butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and brown sugar in a small dish.
  • Uncover casserole, add pork and apple slices, and brush with maple sugar mixture.
  • Cook an additional 10-15 minutes.
  • Let it stand a few minutes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680.1, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 143.7, Sodium 364.4, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 20.7, Protein 50.4

BAVARIAN PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT



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Chops and kraut are in the oven in minutes. Beets and dark bread make natural sides for this hearty German-style meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (16 ounces) sauerkraut, undrained
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup uncooked barley
6 pork loin or rib chops, 3/4 inch thick
1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 2-quart casserole or 11x7-inch glass baking dish, mix sauerkraut, carrots, onion, water and barley.
  • Place pork chops on sauerkraut mixture. Spoon barbecue sauce on top of chops. Cover and bake 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until pork is no longer pink in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg

NUTTY BARLEY BAKE



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When I started bringing this distinctive dish to holiday dinners, a lot of people had never seen barley in anything but soup. They have since dubbed me "the barley lady", and now I wouldn't dare bring anything this dish. Even if I double the recipe, I come home with an empty pan. -Renate Crump, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup slivered almonds or pine nuts
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
Additional parsley and green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion, barley and nuts in butter until barley is lightly browned. Stir in the parsley, green onions, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Stir in broth. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until the barley is tender and the liquid is absorbed. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BARLEY BAKE



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Easy and good dish for potlucks. The pine nuts make all the difference! The mushrooms are optional. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Provided by KATINHAT

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
½ cup pine nuts
2 green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
2 (14.5 ounce) cans vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion, barley, and pine nuts. Cook and stir until barley is lightly browned. Mix in green onions, mushrooms, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a 2 quart casserole dish, and stir in the vegetable broth.
  • Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until liquid has been absorbed and barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 437.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

PEARL BARLEY CASSEROLE



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This is a very tasty way to serve a very healthy grain that is often overlooked. I never use the mushrooms as I don't care for them and often add chopped carrots, red pepper, or grated zucchini.

Provided by Pjaros

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 cup pearl barley
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a 1 1/2-quart Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium heat and cook onion until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add celery and cook until starting to soften, stirring often, about 5 more minutes. Mix barley into the vegetables and stir until coated with butter. Fold mushrooms and green pepper into barley mixture; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Pour chicken broth into barley mixture and bring to a boil; cover casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until barley is nearly tender, about 30 minutes; uncover casserole dish and bake barley until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 more minutes. Adjust salt and black pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 96.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

HARVEST PORK CHOP BAKE



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When fall brings a snap to the air, try this pork chop casserole, with sage, butternut squash, and other autumn flavors.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
4 (6 to 8-oz.) bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
1 small butternut squash (about 2 lb.), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10-inch baking pan with sides with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine oil, sage, marjoram, garlic-pepper blend and seasoned salt; mix well. Brush some of mixture over both sides of pork chops. Place pork chops in corners of sprayed pan.
  • Add squash, bell pepper and onion to remaining mixture in bowl; toss to coat. Arrange vegetables in pan with pork chops.
  • Bake at 425°F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until pork chops are no longer pink in center and squash is tender, turning chops and stirring vegetables once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 9 g

GRILLED PORK WITH LEMON & THYME BARLEY



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This good-for-you supper is a great way to get some wholegrain into your diet

Provided by Silvana Franco

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pork medallions
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 small onion , finely chopped
1 tsp coriander seeds
200g pearl barley
600ml hot chicken stock
4 lemon thyme sprigs, leaves only
100g bag baby spinach
juice and zest 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Place the pork in a shallow dish and add the vinegar and garlic, turning to make sure they're evenly covered. Leave at room temperature for 10 mins. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion and coriander seeds for 3-4 mins until softened.
  • Add the barley and cook for 1 min in the oil, then add the stock and thyme. Bring to the boil, cover then simmer for 30-35 mins until the barley is tender and the liquid absorbed.
  • Transfer the pork to a grill pan and cook under a hot grill for 5 mins on each side until nicely browned and cooked through. Stir the spinach, zest and juice into the barley and spoon onto plates. Serve with the grilled pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 0.65 milligram of sodium

VEGETABLE BARLEY BAKE



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A nice change from rice or potatoes, with the added benefit of extra fiber. This recipe is from Light and Tasty.

Provided by MsBindy

Categories     Grains

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
4 cups mushrooms, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups pearl barley
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet, saute the peppers, mushrooms, and onions in butter until tender.
  • Transfer to a 13-inch by 9-inch by 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Stir in the broth, barley, and pepper.
  • Cover and bake at 350F for 50 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.7, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 21.8, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 4.4

Tips:

  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked barley. Just be sure to follow the package directions for reheating.
  • If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot or skillet with a lid. Just be sure that it's big enough to hold all of the ingredients.
  • If you like, you can add other vegetables to this dish, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • Serve this dish with a side of bread or rolls to soak up all the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Pork chop barley bake is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this recipe a try.

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