Indulge in the tantalizing blend of savory flavors with our curated selection of delectable pork chop recipes infused with fragrant herb pesto. From succulent pan-seared chops to delectable oven-baked creations, embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Discover the perfect balance between tender pork and aromatic herbs, accented by the tangy zest of pesto in this comprehensive guide to cooking pork chops with herb pesto.
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PORK CHOPS WITH HERB PESTO
You won't believe how much a handful of fresh garden herbs can pump up the flavor of ordinary pork chops. Our taste panel simply raved about these! They'd also be fantastic with garlic mashed potatoes. -Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the water, herbs, oil and garlic; rub over both sides of chops. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PESTO PORK CHOPS
I love finding new and easy recipes that are also inexpensive and quick. This pork chop recipe is all that and more! This serves two people but is very easy to double. From my local paper.
Provided by Bekah
Categories Pork
Time 11m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put flour, salt and pepper on a plate and combine.
- Dredge both sides of pork chops in flour, and shake off any excess.
- Spray a skillet with the cooking spray and preheat on medium-high.
- Add the chops and brown on each side for two minutes.
- After they are browned, spread the pesto sauce over the chops and put lid on the skillet.
- Continue cooking for an additional two minutes or until they reach 160 degrees.
- The chops will be juicy and not dried out.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.1, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 114, Sodium 81.8, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.2, Protein 37.5
POTATO-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS WITH PESTO SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h35m
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Prepare the pork: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pulse the herbs, garlic, lemon zest and potato chips in a food processor until coarsely ground. Transfer to a shallow dish.
- Season the pork with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the pork, fat-side down, and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes; remove from the skillet. Brush the pork all over with the mustard, then roll in the chip mixture. Place on a rack in a roasting pan and roast until a thermometer inserted into the center of the roast registers about 150 degrees F, 50 to 60 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before slicing into chops.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, pesto, herbs and lemon juice in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Top with the tomato. Serve the chops with the sauce.
HERB ROASTED PORK CHOPS AND VEGETABLES
Roast pork chops with vegetables and herbs for a simple and hearty dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450° F. Spray 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- In large bowl, mix potatoes, carrots, onion and garlic. Sprinkle with oil and half of herb mixture; toss to coat evenly. Place in center of pan.
- Bake 20 minutes; stir vegetables. Sprinkle remaining herb mixture over pork chops. Place pork chops around vegetables. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until pork is no longer pink and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160° F, and vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
HERBED PORK CHOPS
Herbs are a fast and flavorful way to dress up pork. Plus, they make the chops look so pretty on a platter. I prepare these year-round as a way to capture the taste of summer. -Dianne Esposite, New Middletown, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops with lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, rosemary, thyme and pepper; rub over chops., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PESTO STUFFED PORK CHOPS
Sharkey Family recipe. This goes great served with fresh steamed broccoli and a Caesar salad.
Provided by SDaisy2
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix feta cheese, basil pesto, and pine nuts in a bowl. Use the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife to cut a 3-inch slit in the side of each pork chop, 2 inches deep and 1/4-inch away from the bone, to make a pocket for stuffing. Stuff pork chops with pesto filling and secure with toothpicks.
- Mix black pepper, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme in a small bowl; rub both sides of each chop with the spice mix. Place chops into a shallow baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chops are browned and stuffing is hot, about 40 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the stuffing should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Brush chops with balsamic vinegar and bake until vinegar forms a glaze, another 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 208.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
FRIED PORK CHOPS WITH HERB BREADING
I was in the mood for fried pork chops and threw this quick and easy recipe together. The pork chops turn out juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil over medium-high heat until oil begins to glisten.
- In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together egg and milk. In another wide, shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, flour, garlic powder, basil, sage, thyme, pepper and salt.
- Dredge each pork chop first in egg mixture, shaking off excess. Then dredge in bread crumb mixture, coating both sides heavily and evenly.
- Carefully lower each chop into hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes on each side or until done. Coating should be golden brown and crispy.
- Remove chops to a plate covered with paper towel. Place another paper towel atop chops and carefully blot off extra oil.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.4, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 184.9, Sodium 290, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 43.9
PAN ROASTED PORK CHOPS WITH PEA SHOOT PESTO
A pesto built on pea shoots, pine nuts and cilantro brightens this pork chop recipe. The chops are seared, then roasted in an oven for 15 minutes, putting dinner on the table in less than an hour. To serve, pair it with a light salad coated with lemon and olive oil, salt and pepper. Try it tonight.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a small skillet over medium-low heat, toast pine nuts, tossing occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes.
- To prepare pesto, in a food processor or blender combine pea shoots, 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts, cilantro, Parmesan, garlic and salt. Pulse until roughly chopped. With motor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil; blend until well combined. Scrape pesto into a bowl.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut each pork chop horizontally in half to bone, making a pocket for stuffing. Rub pork chops all over with cut side of garlic clove, grinding garlic juices into bone and meat. Season chops all over with salt and pepper, and fill each pocket with 1 tablespoon pesto.
- In a very large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear pork chops until well browned, about 3 minutes a side. Transfer skillet to oven. Cook pork chops until they register 140 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 12 to 15 minutes (or cook pork to taste). Let stand in skillet for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare salad: In a large bowl, toss together pea shoots, arugula, remaining 1/4 cup pine nuts, cilantro and shallot. Toss with enough olive oil to lightly coat greens; drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide salad among 4 serving plates. Place a pork chop on each bed of greens. Top chops with additional pesto. Spoon pan juices over each plate.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 919, UnsaturatedFat 50 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 71 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 62 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1163 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH FRESH HERBS
A great tasting, easy way to cook pork chops on the grill! You can use about any cut of chop with the same great results.
Provided by Emily_Nowlan
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, parsley, rosemary, thyme, ground coriander, garlic, and lemon zest together in a shallow dish. Add pork chops and toss to evenly coat. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, turning chops halfway through.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chops from the marinade and gently shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place chops on the preheated grill and reduce heat to medium. Cook until no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 946.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
GARLIC HERB-STUFFED PORK CHOPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Forget dry pork chops because these pan-fried cutlets are coated in golden panko bread crumbs and stuffed with a creamy garlic and herb cheese filling to keep them juicy. They're tender, bursting with flavor, and come together in less than 30 minutes. If you've only ever had dry, sad pork chops before and want to try something different, this is the recipe for you.
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 pork chops
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, pepper, garlic powder, chives, provolone, and bacon, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Set aside.
- Season all sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Carefully cut a pocket through the side of the pork chop in order to create a cavity. Stuff the cavity with a generous spoonful of the cream cheese mixture and press around the edges of the pork to seal it in. Repeat with the remaining pork chops.
- Dip the stuffed pork chops in the flour, shaking off excess, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs. Repeat with the remaining pork chops.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the pork chops for about one to two minutes, then flip. Remove from the heat and bake for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and starting to brown.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1077 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 71 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 58 grams, Sugar 4 grams
Tips:
- Opt for bone-in pork chops as they retain more flavor and moisture during cooking.
- Brine the pork chops in a mixture of water, salt, and herbs to enhance their flavor.
- Use a flavorful herb pesto to coat the pork chops, such as one made with basil, parsley, and thyme.
- Sear the pork chops in a hot skillet to create a crispy crust and lock in the juices.
- Finish cooking the pork chops in the oven to ensure they are cooked through and tender.
- Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Conclusion:
Pork chops with herb pesto is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of flavorful pork chops, aromatic herb pesto, and crispy crust makes this dish a winner.
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