Pork chops are a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. When paired with a fresh pear salsa, they create a sweet and savory dish that is perfect for any occasion. The salsa is made with ripe pears, onions, cilantro, and a hint of spice, while the pork chops are cooked to perfection in a skillet. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table and is easy enough for even the novice cook to prepare.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
PEAR PORK CHOPS
These pork chops make a wonderful dinner paired with crusty bread and a salad. -Athena Russell, Florence, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, thyme, salt and pepper. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet, cook chops in oil and butter over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat juices run clear. Remove to a serving plate and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute pear until tender. Serve with pork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
GRILLED PORK WITH PEAR SALSA
My husband, Dave, and I have been in a dinner group with three other couples for a few years. We often share our recipes. This grilled pork was served by one of the couples, and I decided to "pear" it with this fabulous salsa. -Suzan Ward, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, oregano and pepper; add pork. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain and discard marinade., Grill pork, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear., In a bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Serve with the pork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
PORK CHOPS WITH PEAR SAUCE
I created this recipe because I have found that many pork recipes have little flavor, are too spicy, or just require too much work. My husband and I prefer sweet food rather than spicy or sour, hence a new pork recipe was born. This is delicious when served with rice and green vegetables as side dishes.
Provided by CHERYLNOLL
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, mix the pears, brown sugar, lemon juice, pear juice, and cinnamon. Bring to boil. Cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Transfer the sauce mixture to a blender, and blend until smooth. Return to saucepan, cover, and simmer 15 minutes over low heat. Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the pork chops 8 minutes, turning once, until done. Drizzle with the pear sauce to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 38.3 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
PORK CHOPS WITH FRESH PEAR SALSA
Make and share this Pork Chops With Fresh Pear Salsa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel the pears and cut them into ½ inch chunks.
- Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bell pepper, onion, honey, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt.
- Toss to combine. Refrigerate until serving time.
- Preheat the broiler.
- In a small bowl, combine the sage, black pepper, ginger, garlic and remaining salt.
- Rub the mixture into both sides of the pork chops. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Serve with the pear salsa.
CHICKEN FRIED PORK CHOPS WITH CHUNKY PEAR CHUTNEY
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories main-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Melt shortening in a deep skillet until it comes about 1-inch up the side of the pan. Heat to 360 degrees F.
- While shortening is heating, season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides, set aside. In a shallow bowl beat eggs, 1 tablespoon water, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. In a paper bag mix flour and cornstarch. Coat pork chops in egg mixture, transfer to a paper bag, and shake until coated. Fry pork chops until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. (Keep pork chops in a warm oven if cooking all at once is not possible.)
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat and saute pears, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, except salt, and bring mixture to a boil. Turn heat to medium-high and cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Season with salt, to taste. Remove from heat and serve with Chicken Fried Pork Chops.
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PEACH SALSA
Steps:
- Salsa:
- In a bowl toss all of the salsa ingredients together and set aside.
- Pork chops:
- Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Brush the pork chops with the oil. In a small bowl combine the chili powder, salt and pepper. Generously sprinkle the rub over both sides of each pork chop. Grill the chops until cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. (Set 1 chop aside for Online Round 2 Recipe, Orzo Soup with Pork.) Arrange the chops on a serving platter and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve the chops with the peach salsa.
CRUNCHY PEAR SALSA
Categories Condiment/Spread Onion Pepper No-Cook Quick & Easy Pear Mint Cilantro Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
- Market Tip:
- Mexican limes, sold at Latin American markets and some supermarkets, are especially good in this recipe because they are sweeter and more fragrant than Persian limes (the more familiar variety). Mexican limes are also referred to as Key limes, which are available at Melissa's (melissas.com; 800-588-0151).
APPLE-SMOKED PORK WITH PEAR SALSA
Enjoy your dinner with this smoked pork topped with home-made pear salsa - a tasty meal.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 4h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make Pear Salsa
- In large bowl, cover wood chips with water; soak 30 minutes.
- Drain wood chips. Prepare and heat smoker using wood chips and adding water to water pan following manufacturer's directions.
- Sprinkle pork with garlic salt. Make diagonal cuts across pork at 1-inch intervals to within 1/2 inch of bottom of pork. Insert onion pieces in cuts in pork.
- Place pork on rack in smoker. Cover and smoke about 3 hours or until meat thermometer inserted in center of pork reads 160°F. If smoking stops, add additional wood chips through side door of smoker. Top pork with salsa.
- METHOD FOR PEAR SALSA: In small glass or plastic bowl, mix all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH FRESH NECTARINE SALSA
A zippy, sweet and spicy nectarine salsa goes really well with pork, particularly grilled pork, in this favorite summer recipe.
Provided by MICHELLE0011
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Boneless
Time 33m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
- To make the salsa, place the nectarines, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; toss to blend. Season to taste with salt. Cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavors.
- Stir the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Place the olive oil in a small bowl. Brush the pork chops with oil, and season both sides evenly with the cumin mixture.
- Place pork loin chops on the preheated grill. Cook until lightly browned and juices run clear, about 4 minutes on each side. Place pork chops on serving plates, and top with a generous spoonful of salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 130.2 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 51.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 91.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PEACH SALSA
Pair a spicy fruit salsa with zesty grilled pork chops and have it on your dinner table in less than 30 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix peaches, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, brown sugar, lime juice and chile; set aside.
- Rub chili powder on both sides of each pork chop. Place pork on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 6 to 9 minutes, turning once, until pork is no longer pink in center. Serve pork chops topped with salsa, or serve salsa on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
PORK CHOPS WITH PEARS
One of our favorite ways to enjoy pork chops. This produces a really delicious end result -- we hope you enjoy it!
Provided by Pianolady
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large frying pan, brown the pork chops in hot oil; drain.
- Transfer the pork chops to a shallow baking pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the pear halves around the chops.
- Drizzle orange juice over all.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Pour sherry over all.
- Place butter in the hollow of pears.
- Cover and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and continue baking for 20 minutes, until meat is tender.
- Place the pears and pork chops on a platter.
- Dissolve cornstarch in water, stir into sauce mixture and cook until thickened.
- Pour over pork chops and pears.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.8, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 82.7, Sodium 103, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 29.2, Protein 23.2
Tips:
- Choose the right pork chops: Look for bone-in pork chops that are at least 1 inch thick. This will help them stay juicy during cooking.
- Brine the pork chops: Brining the pork chops in a mixture of water, salt, and sugar will help to tenderize them and keep them moist.
- Cook the pork chops over medium heat: Cooking the pork chops over medium heat will help to prevent them from drying out.
- Use a meat thermometer: The best way to ensure that the pork chops are cooked to perfection is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the pork chops should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the pork chops rest: After cooking the pork chops, let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Serve the pork chops with a flavorful sauce: A flavorful sauce can help to enhance the taste of the pork chops. Some popular sauce options include apple sauce, barbecue sauce, and honey mustard sauce.
Conclusion:
Pork chops are a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be prepared in a variety of ways. By following these tips, you can cook pork chops that are juicy, tender, and flavorful. Whether you choose to grill, pan-fry, or bake your pork chops, there is sure to be a recipe that you will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give pork chops a try. You won't be disappointed!
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