Best 8 Tender Spiced Pork Chops Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of tender spiced pork chops, a culinary delight that promises a symphony of taste and texture. With the right blend of spices, cooking techniques, and a touch of culinary magic, you can transform ordinary pork chops into extraordinary creations that will leave your taste buds begging for more. From classic rubs to aromatic marinades, the possibilities are endless. This article will guide you on a culinary journey, providing insights and tips to help you create the perfect spiced pork chop that will steal the show at your next dinner gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED PORK CHOPS



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Being a widow who likes to cook big meals, I frequently invite family and friends for dinner. On busy days, I rely on this easy recipe, which I got from a dear friend. It's hearty and satisfying and always gets raves. -Joan MacKinnon, Brooklyn, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
4 pork loin chops (about 3/4 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup ketchup
1 cup water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add pork chops, a few at a time; seal bag and toss to coat. , In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, water and brown sugar; pour over chops. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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SPICED PORK CHOPS II



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This is based on Joan MacKinnon's really great 'Spiced Pork Chop' recipe, modified based on numerous reviews from others and trial and error. This is my current favorite version for empty nesters (i.e. two servings). The gravy is optional but very tasty. It is important to use the size pan indicated so that wine sauce can spread out and evolve. I find the gravy is better if not too thick. Also use milk if you want a thinner gravy.

Provided by PJ Nawlins

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Baked

Time 1h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 (1-inch thick) bone-in pork loin chops
1 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil
¾ cup dry sherry
¾ cup water
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x14-inch baking dish.
  • Mix flour, garlic powder, mustard, paprika, cayenne pepper, celery salt, ground ginger, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper together in a shallow dish.
  • Dredge pork chops in the flour mixture to coat. Reserve remaining flour mixture.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook pork chops in hot oil until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to prepared baking dish, reserving any drippings in the skillet.
  • Stir sherry, water, and brown sugar together until sugar dissolves; pour over pork chops.
  • Bake in preheated oven until tender and no longer pink in the center, 40 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Move pork chops to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Pour liquid from baking dish into the skillet with reserved drippings.
  • Place skillet with drippings mixture to medium-low heat. Stir cream into the drippings. Cook and stir, gradually integrating reserved flour mixture, until the mixture begins to thicken. Serve as a gravy for the pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 128.1 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 39.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 939.1 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

MARINATED SPICY PORK CHOPS



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This is an easy and delicious recipe for marinating pork chops, steaks, or chicken. The marinade is prepared in minutes, and the meat can marinate in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. For a quick dinner, I prepare the marinade in the morning before work then throw them on the grill when I get home.

Provided by REDPONYGIRL

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 6h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup soy sauce
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili sauce
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
8 center cut pork chops

Steps:

  • In a large resealable bag, mix together the soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, chili sauce, and garlic powder.. Place the pork chops into the bag, carefully seal the bag, and marinate for 6-12 hours in the refrigerator. Turn the bag over about halfway through.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  • Arrange pork chops on the lightly oiled grate, and cook 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1422.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SPICY AND TENDER CROCK POT PORK CHOPS



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These are the most tender chops I have ever had! I usually cook some apples to go on top of the chops and use the sauce in this recipe to put over rice. I found this recipe in one of my favorite Cookbooks 'Fix It and Forget It.' Hope you enjoy!

Provided by MelodyOHare

Categories     Stew

Time 8h20m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 -6 center-cut pork loin chops
3 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 -4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 -2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Brown chops in oil in skillet.
  • Transfer to slow cooker.
  • Discard oil.
  • Combine then add remaining ingredients to cooker.
  • Cover.
  • Cook on Low 8-10 hours.
  • Serve over rice.

TENDER SPICED PORK CHOPS



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This is one of my favorite creations that I'm happy to share with you. These pork chops cooked in cider are so tender you can cut them with a fork.-Jim Wick, Orlando, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
4 boneless pork loin chops (1-1/2 inches thick)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 cups apple cider
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Hot buttered noodles, optional
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, mustard, pepper and allspice; dredge pork chops, reserving remaining flour mixture. , In a skillet, brown chops in oil. Remove to a 2-qt. baking dish. To the drippings, add cider, brown sugar and remaining flour mixture; cook and stir until bubbly. Arrange apples and raisins around chops; sprinkle with cinnamon. Pour cider mixture over all., Cover and bake at 350° for 70 minutes or until pork is no longer pink. If desired, combine noodles and caraway; serve with pork.

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SWEET-AND-SPICY PORK CHOPS



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Sheet-pan dinners are all the rage, and come clean up time you'll see why. Want to know our secret for getting these spicy glazed pork chops to cook perfectly at the same time as their vegetable sides? Park your pan in the oven before you turn it on, so it's already hot when you add the ingredients.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 55m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 small Kirby or Persian cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup apricot jam
3 tablespoons sambal oelek or chili-garlic sauce
1 head broccoli (12 ounces), cut into large florets
3 small sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch wedges
1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for drizzling
4 bone-in pork chops (each 1 inch thick), preferably rib end

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475°F, with a rimmed baking sheet on center rack and another rack in top position. Stir together cucumbers, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons cilantro; season with salt and set aside. In a small bowl, stir together jam and sambal oelek; set aside. In another bowl, toss broccoli and sweet potatoes with 3 tablespoons oil; season.
  • Remove sheet from oven; drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then spread broccoli mixture in a single layer. Roast, flipping once, until charred in places, 22 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a plate; toss with remaining cilantro. Switch oven to broil.
  • Season chops with salt and pepper; place on same baking sheet and broil on top rack until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Flip; spread reserved jam mixture over chops. Broil until glaze is bubbly and chops are cooked through, about 2 minutes. Return broccoli mixture to sheet; broil 30 seconds. Serve with cucumber salad, topped with cilantro.

SPICED BUTTER-BASTED PORK CHOPS



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These pork chops are juicy inside, crusty outside and draped in a smoky butter sauce, but they won't set off your fire alarm. They're cooked low and slow with a few key ingredients. First, thick chops are coated with salt and sugar, which promotes browning, then they're cooked over moderate heat. Smoked paprika and fennel seeds season the butter that's added, but feel free to swap in dried herbs or other ground or whole spices. Basting the chops with this infused butter creates a rich crust quickly so that the interior stays tender. The key is to watch the temperature of your skillet: Lower the heat if things are moving along too quickly, and the chops will achieve what you're after in time.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (1- to 1½-inch-thick) bone-in pork rib chops (10 to 12 ounces each)
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as canola or grapeseed)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon fennel, cumin or coriander seeds, crushed
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Pat the pork dry and season all over with the sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. In a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet, heat the oil over medium. Add the pork chops, cover with a lid or baking sheet, and cook until browned on the outside and the internal temperature is between 110 and 120 degrees, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Reduce the heat if burning or sizzling wildly.
  • Using tongs, stack both chops on top of one another, then grab both chops together and hold upright to sear the fat caps until crisp, about 1 minute. Lay the chops back down in one layer and add the butter, paprika and fennel seeds. Season the butter with salt and pepper. Tilt the skillet and baste the pork by spooning the melting butter and drippings over the pork until the internal temperature registers 130 degrees, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the pork chops to a lipped plate and pour the butter over top. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with a spoonful of the butter.

SUPER TENDER SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS



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I've been making this simple dish for years. Plenty of gravy for mashed potatoes or rice. Sometimes I bake this covered in the oven at 350F - they come out just as moist and tender. Use bone-in or boneless chops. These are even better in the crock pot, if you have that much time.

Provided by BIG_CHIEF

Categories     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pork chops or 4 pork steaks, 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, condensed
1 (7/8 ounce) package brown gravy mix, dry
1 (7/8 ounce) package pork gravy mix, dry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 large sweet onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick and separated into rounds
2 garlic cloves, chopped fine

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend condensed soup (Do NOT add any water), dry gravy mixes, salt and pepper. Fill one soup can 3/4 full of water and whisk into mixture. Mixture will be very thick. Set aside.
  • 2. Sear chops on each side in 1-2 tablespoons of hot oil. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • 3. Add one more tablespoon oil, if necessary, to pan.
  • 4. Saute onion over medium-low heat until translucent, but crisp/tender - about 5-8 minutes. Stir frequently. Do not allow onions to brown.
  • 5. Add garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Do not brown.
  • 6. Remove pan from heat.
  • 7. Fold onion/garlic mixture into soup mixture.
  • 8. Return chops to frying pan.
  • 9. Pour soup/onion mixture evenly over chops.
  • 10. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  • 11. Lower temperature and simmer gently for 45 minutes to one hour.
  • 12. Thinner chops will take about 45 minutes to become really tender.

Tips:

- Opt for pork chops that are at least 1-inch thick for optimal juiciness. - Marinating the pork chops in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs not only enhances their taste but also tenderizes them. - Always pat the pork chops dry before searing to ensure a nice crust. - Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or grill pan for a smoky flavor and beautiful sear marks. - Cook the pork chops over medium-high heat to create a caramelized exterior while maintaining a juicy interior. - Monitor the internal temperature of the pork chops using a meat thermometer to ensure they reach the desired doneness without overcooking. - Allow the pork chops to rest for a few minutes before serving to redistribute the juices and enhance the overall flavor. - Experiment with various spice combinations and marinades to create unique flavor profiles that suit your taste preferences.

Conclusion:

With careful preparation, attention to cooking techniques, and a dash of culinary creativity, you can elevate simple pork chops into a delectable and memorable meal. Whether you prefer grilled, pan-fried, or oven-roasted pork chops, the recipes in this article provide a diverse range of options to satisfy your cravings and impress your dinner guests. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove or grill, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the versatility and deliciousness of pork chops.

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