Best 7 South Pacific Pork Chops Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of the South Pacific with our curated selection of tantalizing pork chop recipes. Discover a symphony of exotic spices, vibrant herbs, and succulent pork chops that will transport you to tropical paradise. From the tangy and sweet Polynesian-inspired marinades to the aromatic curries of Fiji, these recipes promise a taste sensation that will leave you yearning for more. Get ready to fire up your grill, heat up your skillet, or slow-cook your way to perfection as we present you with the ultimate guide to creating mouthwatering South Pacific pork chops that will impress even the most discerning palate.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHESAPEAKE BAY PORK CHOPS



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Seafood seasoning is used to make a marinade that gives these grilled pork chops the delicious flavor of the Chesapeake Bay. More seafood seasoning can be sprinkled on at grill time to provide an extra kick.

Provided by RMT

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Boneless

Time 4h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 lime, juiced
cracked black pepper to taste
8 boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, seafood seasoning, minced garlic, basil, lime juice, and black pepper in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the pork chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours, flipping periodically.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the pork chops from the bags. Discard excess marinade.
  • Grill until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 106.6 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 40.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 256.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

SAN FRANCISCO PORK CHOPS



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Tender chops in a delicious sauce are great over noodles or thin spaghetti.

Provided by bintmejnuna

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Boneless

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 (3/4 inch-thick) boneless pork chops, trimmed
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup beef broth
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chops in hot oil, about 5 minutes per side; remove pork to a plate, reserving oil in skillet.
  • Cook and stir garlic in reserved drippings until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, and red pepper flakes in a bowl, dissolving brown sugar. Return pork chops to skillet and pour soy sauce mixture over the chops. Bring sauce to a boil, cover skillet, and reduce heat to low. Simmer chops until tender, 30 to 35 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
  • Transfer chops to a serving platter. Whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth; stir into pan juices and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over chops to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 41.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1042.5 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS



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This recipe came out of necessity! I love to cook but hate to grocery shop, and one day I found myself with nothing but some pork chops, canned black beans and canned tomatoes. This is the dish I came up with, and my husband loved it.-Vicki L. Blaine, Plymouth, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 bone-in pork loin chops(1/2 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, broth, chili powder, oregano, cumin and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, in another skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in remaining oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour tomato mixture over chops. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Using a slotted spoon, serve over rice. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Freeze option: Cool pork chop mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

SOUTH PACIFIC PORK CHOPS



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A French Polynesian treat. In stead of pork chops, I use pork loin cut into 3/4 " thick pieces. We add more garlic, too.

Provided by Southern Lady

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 center-cut pork chops
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
3/4 cup sherry wine (or other cooking wine)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 garlic clove
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Slightly salt and pepper pork.
  • Brown pork chops in cast iron skillet.
  • Place chops in a baking dish.
  • Put all other ingredients into a blender, cover & process until smooth.
  • Pour over chops, cover & bake 1 hour or until tender.
  • TURN ONCE during baking to give both sides added browning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.6, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 71.4, Sodium 557.6, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 24.2

SOUTH PACIFIC PORK ROAST



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Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds pork roast
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon ginger
4 ounces dry sherry
1 teaspoon thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • 1. Place pork shoulder roast in a clear plastic bag set in a deep bowl.2. Thoroughly blend together the soy sauce, dry sherry, minced garlic, dry mustard, ginger and thyme. Pour marinade over meat in bag close. Place the roast in the refrigerator and marinate for 2 or 3 hours or overnight.3. Transfer the pork roast and marinade to a crock-pot. Cover and cook on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

SOUTH PACIFIC PORK ROAST (CROCK POT)



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Make and share this South Pacific Pork Roast (Crock Pot) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Pineapple

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 lbs pork roast
1 large onion, sliced
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons sherry wine (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon catsup
2 garlic cloves, smashed and minced
1 cup chopped bell pepper
salt and pepper
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, do not drain
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Season roast with salt and pepper and rub with minced garlic.
  • Pan sear (on top of stove) roast about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Place onion in bottom of crock-pot.
  • Place roast on top of onion.
  • Top roast with remaining ingredients, except Pineapple, cornstarch, and water.
  • Mix water and cornstarch and pour onto top of all ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Add the can of pineapple and cook for another hour, or you can do like me and be lazy and throw the pineapple in with the other ingredients and cook it the whole time!

SOUTHWEST SUMMER PORK CHOPS



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These Southwest Summer Pork Chops get their zesty appeal from a simple combination of herbs and seasonings. We love the seasoning blend on pork, but you can also use it on chicken. It gives foods a terrific taste without added salt. -Sandy Shortt, Cedarville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 teaspoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 bone-in pork loin chops (about 3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; rub over pork chops. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine barbecue sauce and lemon juice; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours., Discard marinade. 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 234 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful cut of pork chops. Pork chops from the loin or rib are good choices, as they are tender and juicy.
  • Marinate the pork chops before cooking. This will help to tenderize the meat and add flavor. A simple marinade made with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and lemon juice is a good option.
  • Cook the pork chops over medium heat. This will help to prevent the meat from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork chops are cooked to the desired doneness. The internal temperature of the pork chops should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 155 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, or 165 degrees Fahrenheit for well-done.
  • 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:

South Pacific pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork chops are marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and then grilled or pan-fried until cooked through. The result is a tender, juicy, and flavorful pork chop that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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