Pork chops with tarragon is a classic dish that has a rich flavor and tender texture. The combination of pork and tarragon creates a delicious and harmonious meal that is sure to please any palate. When choosing pork chops, look for chops that are about 1 inch thick and have a good amount of marbling. Bone-in chops are also a good choice, as they tend to be more flavorful than boneless chops. Tarragon is a versatile herb that can be used fresh or dried. Fresh tarragon has a delicate flavor, while dried tarragon has a more intense flavor. You can also use a combination of fresh and dried tarragon to create a more complex flavor profile.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PORK CHOPS WITH TARRAGON-ONION GRAVY
Enjoy these skillet pork chops in just 20 minutes! The gravy gets a boost from fresh tarragon and Progresso® beef-flavored broth.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops evenly with salt and pepper. Coat pork with flour. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook 4 pork chops in oil 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from skillet to plate. Repeat with remaining 4 pork chops.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to skillet; cook 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth, scraping to loosen browned bits from pan. Return pork and any accumulated juices to skillet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; cook 4 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center. Stir in tarragon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
TARRAGON-DIJON PORK CHOPS
For my smoky chops, I add tarragon for a hint of herbs. If you like a lot of sauce, double or triple the ingredients. -Julie Danler, Bel Aire, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Sprinkle chops with garlic powder and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown chops on both sides; remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and green onions; cook and stir 3 minutes. Place chops over mushroom mixture. Bake, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mustard, pepper sauce and, if desired, wine; spread over chops. Bake 2 minutes longer. Sprinkle with tarragon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK CHOPS WITH MUSHROOM-TARRAGON SAUCE
Nothing says decadent like fresh mushrooms, wine and tarragon. Garlic salt and pepper boost flavor without adding any unwanted calories in this special entree. -Melissa Jelinek, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops with garlic salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chops in 1 teaspoon oil. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, saute mushrooms and onion in remaining oil until almost tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated. Combine flour and broth until smooth. Stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return pork chops to pan and add tarragon. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Stir in butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK CHOPS WITH TARRAGON
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the chops on a flat surface and pound them lightly with a flat mallet.
- Blend the flour, salt and pepper, and coat the chops on both sides with the seasoned flour, patting to help it adhere. Shake off excess.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet. When it is quite hot add the chops and cook until nicely browned on one side, about 5 minutes. Turn the chops and cook until browned on the second side, about 5 minutes. Cook, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer the chops to a warm platter.
- Pour off the fat from the skillet and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted.
- Add the wine and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the broth and tomato paste and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes. There should be about 3/4 cup of sauce. Add the tarragon and swirl in the butter. Put the chops in the sauce and stir them around until coated on all sides with the sauce. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 523, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 698 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
LEMON-TARRAGON GRILLED PORK CHOPS
I found this recipe in the Cooking Light Summer issue. It was wonderful. My DH, who isn't a big pork eater, even like them. Hope you enjoy. I just had to share with my recipezaar family. Preparation time includes marinating.
Provided by gertc96
Categories Pork
Time 4h6m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine water, sugar, and salt in a bowl, stirring with a whisk until sugar and salt dissolve. Pour water mixture into a large zip-lock plastice bag. Add the tarragon, lemon rind and juice. Add the pork chops to bag and marinate in refrigerator for 2-4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
- Prepare the grill about 20 minutes before taking pork out of refrigerator.
- Spray grill with non-stick olive oil cooking spray.
- Remove pork chops from bag and discard the remaining marinade. Sprinkle evenly with pepper.
- Place pork on grill and grill for 3 minutes on each side until desired degree of doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 71.4, Sodium 3541.3, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 24.4
SAUTEED PORK CHOPS WITH MUSTARD AND TARRAGON SAUCE FOR TWO
Succulent pork chops are always welcomed at diner time. If you have time and can plan ahead, we recommend brining the pork, as this will further enhance the flavor and texture.
Provided by Cucina Casalingo
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pat the pork dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 3 teaspoons oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown the chops on the first side, about 3 minutes.
- Flip the chops over, reduce the heat to medium, and continue to cook until the center of the chops (away from the bone) registers 135 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer the chops to a clean plate, tent with foil, and let rest until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 to 150 degrees before serving, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Do not clean the skillet.
- While the chops are resting, add the rest of the vegetable oil to the hot skillet, and return to medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the broth and wine, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the mustard and any accumulated pork juice.
- Turn the heat to low and whisk in the butter, one piece at a time.
- Off the heat, stir in the tarragon and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the sauce over the pork before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.7, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 74.1, Sodium 104.6, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 21.4
PORK CHOPS WITH TARRAGON SAUCE AND CORNICHONS
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Mustard Sauté Quick & Easy Father's Day Dinner Tarragon Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chops with salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons tarragon. Add chops to skillet; cook until browned and cooked through, adjusting heat to medium if browning too quickly, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.
- Add shallots to same skillet; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons tarragon, cornichons, mustard, broth, and juice; boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in 4 tablespoons butter, 1 piece at a time. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer chops to plates. Spoon sauce over; top with 1 teaspoon tarragon.
Tips:
- Choose the right pork chops. Look for pork chops that are at least 1 inch thick and have a good amount of marbling. This will help ensure that the chops are juicy and flavorful.
- Brine the pork chops. Brining the pork chops in a mixture of salt, water, and sugar will help to tenderize them and add flavor. You can brine the chops for as little as 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Cook the pork chops over medium heat. Cooking the pork chops over medium heat will help to prevent them from drying out. You can cook the chops in a skillet, on a grill, or in the oven.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the pork chops. The pork chops are done cooking when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 155 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, or 165 degrees Fahrenheit for well-done.
- Let the pork chops rest before serving. Letting the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving will help to redistribute the juices and make them more tender.
Conclusion:
Pork chops with tarragon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the tarragon sauce is creamy and herbaceous. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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