Best 11 Quick Sweet N Tangy Pork Chops Recipes

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In the culinary world, pork chops are a versatile dish that can be effortlessly transformed into a flavorful delicacy. Pork chops, noted for their succulent texture, are an excellent canvas for various marinades and cooking techniques. They can be grilled, pan-fried, baked, or even slow-cooked, each method resulting in a unique taste experience. This article aims to guide you through the culinary journey of creating quick, sweet n tangy pork chops, a dish that effortlessly balances sweet and tangy flavors to tantalize your taste buds. We will unveil a collection of mouthwatering recipes that will elevate your pork chops from ordinary to extraordinary. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the art of crafting this delectable dish.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SWEET AND TANGY PORK CHOPS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 29m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Four 1 1/2-inch thick center cut bone in pork chops
Neely's Seasoning Salt, recipe follows
Sweet and Tangy Glaze, recipe follows
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup tablespoon real maple syrup
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot pepper sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Season the pork chops lightly on both sides with the Seasoning Salt. Remember, we aren't rubbing the chops.
  • Grill the chops for 5 to 7 minutes per side. Brush them with the Sweet and Tangy Glaze the last 5 minutes of grilling. Internal temperature should register 145 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove the chops from the grill to a serving platter and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Mix the salt, onion powder, black pepper, garlic powder, celery seed, cayenne, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Reserve a small amount for another use.
  • You can store the remaining Seasoning Salt in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and refrigerate if not using immediately.

SWEET 'N' TANGY PORK CHOPS FOR 2



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"I remember cooking with my mother when I was younger," recalls Dennis Wolcott of Blossburg, Pennsylvania. "She would make pork chops in a barbecue sauce that I love. This simple yet delicious dish remains a favorite."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Combine the remaining ingredients; add to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until pork juices run clear. Spoon sauce over pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 745mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

SIMPLE SWEET 'N' TANGY PORK CHOPS



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Just five ingredients are all that's needed for these tender chops. Whenever I serve these to company, they get rave reviews and recipe requests. -Jami Ouellette, Houston, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup beer or beef broth
4 teaspoons ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (3/4 in. thick and 7 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Mix beer, ketchup and brown sugar. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown chops on both sides. Add beer mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 1-2 minutes. Remove chops from pan; keep warm., Return sauce to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Serve over pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.

SWEET 'N' TANGY PORK CHOPS



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Just five ingredients are all that's needed for these tender chops. Whenever I serve these to company, they get rave reviews and recipe requests, notes Jami Ouellette of Houston, Texas.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 raw chop with refuse, 185 g; (blank) 6.5 ounces bone-in center-cut pork loin chops
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 dash Dash pepper
¼ cup beer or beef broth
4 ½ teaspoons ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown chops for 3 minutes on each side.
  • In a small bowl, combine the beer or broth, ketchup and brown sugar. Pour over pork; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove chops and keep warm. Simmer sauce until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes. Serve with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 103.6 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 361.3 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

SWEET-AND-SAUCY PORK CHOPS



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This easy weeknight dinner recipe uses sugar to create succulent, caramelized pork chops in record time.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Pork     Quick & Easy     Capers     Garlic     Pork Chop     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (1"-thick) bone-in pork rib chops (look for the most marbled ones you can find, preferably with some fat cap too)
Kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp. sugar, divided
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 large shallot, chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 sprigs rosemary
1 Tbsp. drained capers
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Season pork chops with salt and sprinkle evenly with 1/2 tsp. sugar. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook chops, undisturbed, until well browned underneath, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook just until second side is lightly browned, about 1 minute. Transfer chops to a plate (they won't be fully cooked); reduce heat to medium.
  • Pour remaining 1 Tbsp. oil into same skillet and add shallot and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until softened and just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Add vinegar and remaining 1 tsp. sugar to skillet. Cook, swirling pan occasionally, until vinegar is nearly evaporated, about 2 minutes.
  • Add rosemary, capers, and 1/2 cup water to skillet; season with salt. Reduce heat as needed to maintain a very low simmer. Add butter and swirl pan continuously (and vigorously) until sauce becomes smooth, glossy, and emulsified.
  • Return pork chops to skillet, arranging darker side up. Simmer gently in sauce, swirling occasionally, until chops are cooked through, about 3 minutes (a thermometer inserted near the bones should register 135°F).
  • Transfer pork chops to plates and spoon sauce over.

TANGY PORK CHOPS



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This is a recipe that I use when I am tired of BBQ sauce and want to add flavor to my chops.

Provided by HeatherB

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup apple juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot ®)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
6 pork chops

Steps:

  • Mix ketchup, apple juice, olive oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, chili powder, hot sauce, and kosher salt together in a bowl; pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops to the marinade and seal bag. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove pork chops from marinade and place on the hot grill; discard used marinade. Cook until pork chops are no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 59.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 358.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

TANGY PORK CHOPS



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When my husband and I had our first child, we found this recipe so convenient. I could start it during nap time and we'd enjoy an easy, satisfying dinner that night. -Karol Hines, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 bone-in pork loin chops
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large green pepper, sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice or mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

  • Place chops in a 3-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with pepper. Add the onions, celery, green pepper and tomatoes. Combine the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and bouillon; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender. , Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into liquid in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high about 30 minutes or until thickened. If desired, serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SWEET & TANGY GRILLED PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Sweet & Tangy Grilled Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mightyro_cooking4u

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup mustard (French's classic yellow or honey mustard)
1/4 cup sugar, dark brown
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon thyme leaves, dried
6 pork chops (1/2 inch thick seasoned to taste with salt and pepper)

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, mustard,sugar,garlic and thyme. Pour 2/3 c mixture over pork.
  • Marinate chops in refrigerator 30 minutes or up to 3 hours.
  • Grill pork on greased rack over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through. Serve remaining mustard mixture with chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.1, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 81.8, Sodium 408.4, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 10.4, Protein 23.4

QUICK CHOPS



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Went looking for something to marinate my pork chops in and came up short. Went back to Mom's old standby that we all love. Enjoy! My brother prefers pineapple/orange juice...go figure!

Provided by BLUEROWZE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Baked

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 boneless center-cut pork loin chops

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix the orange juice, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Place the pork chops in the prepared baking dish, and pour orange juice mixture over chops.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Pour the remaining marinade liquid into a skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until reduced by about 1/2. Pour over the cooked chops to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 421.3 mg, Sugar 17 g

SWEET PORK CHOPS



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This is a recipe that a friend of mine makes and she said that she found it when she was living in New Orleans. I guess that it's Southern USA Cooking!

Provided by katia

Categories     Pork

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 pork chops
1 garlic clove
1 onion, in rings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 apple, chopped
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup Coke
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon thyme
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • First mix all the spices.
  • Then put half of the spice mixture and the garlic cloves on the pork chops. Leave them for 1 hour.
  • Brown the pork chops in a skillet with the oil and then put them in a casserole dish.Add the remaining spice mix.
  • Put the butter in the skillet then the maple syrup and arrange the onion rings. Cook until tender.
  • Place the onions on the pork chops.
  • Add half of the coke in the skillet and then add the apple and cook until tender.
  • Place the apples on the pork chops and add the remaining coke.
  • Cover with foil and place in the oven for 40 minutes at 330°F.

SWEET N SPICY PORK CHOPS



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These are broiled, nicely spiced, and always a big hit. They're quick to prepare also, and work as well for a family dinner as they do for company. I usually make some type of green beans (if I'm really in a hurry I get a can of Del Monte seasoned green beans), and some type of potatoes, but mac n cheese works too. Also, kids love these.

Provided by lindieb

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 center-cut pork chops (or the type you prefer, thickness is up to you)
ground black pepper
granulated garlic
brown sugar, for each chop (I use light, but dark will work)
salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Line large broiler pan with foil (if not using heavy duty foil. line it twice, makes for easy clean up) Also. you just need the bottom of the pan, not the rack.
  • Place chops in pan, and season heavily with, pepper, and garlic (and note I mean HEAVY). Lightly salt, if desired. Then top with about 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Place under broiler, (if using gas - use 2nd from top slot, if electric, either 2nd from top, or 3rd). If chops are really thick, for gas broiler, put on bottom slot.
  • Cook about 10 - 15 minutes, until sugar is bubbly and turning quite dark. The dark color is mostly just the sugar getting brown, not the meat.
  • Turn chops, then repeat with spices and sugar (yes another 2 tablespoons), and cook another 10 or 15 minutes, till done. Just keep watching them to make sure they don't burn, but remember the sugar is going to bubble and get dark, so account for that--just make sure pork is cooked totally through (or to the doneness you prefer). Cooking time is of course going to vary based on how thick your chops are.
  • Hope you enjoy.

Tips and Conclusion

Tips:

  • For a crispy crust, make sure to sear the pork chops in a hot skillet until they are golden brown.
  • If you don't have a meat tenderizer, you can use a fork to poke holes in the pork chops before cooking. This will help the marinade to penetrate the meat more easily.
  • To make sure the pork chops are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that they have reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making them more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

These quick and easy pork chops are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. The sweet and tangy sauce is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give these pork chops a try. You won't be disappointed!

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