Best 11 Vinegar Braised Pork Shoulder Chops Recipes

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If you're in search of a delightful and flavorful dish, look no further than vinegar braised pork shoulder chops. This easy-to-make recipe tantalizes the taste buds with a combination of savory and tangy flavors. The star of the dish, the pork shoulder chops, are braised in a delectable vinegar-based sauce, resulting in tender, fall-off-the-bone meat. Accompanied by an assortment of vegetables, this dish promises a hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to impress family and friends alike. Let's dive into the world of flavors and discover the secrets behind this culinary masterpiece.

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VINEGAR-BRAISED PORK SHOULDER CHOPS



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Pulling double duty as a tenderizer and flavor, a vinegar-based braising liquid is what makes this pork dish truly special.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 bone-in pork shoulder chops (3/4-inch thick; about 3 pounds total)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup rice or cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
6 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over high. Season chops with salt and pepper. In batches, cook chops until browned on both sides, 5 minutes per batch, flipping once. Layer chops in pot and add vinegar, 1 cup water, sugar, and garlic. Cover, transfer to oven, and braise until cooking liquid is reduced by three-quarters and chops are tender, 40 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 g, Fat 17 g, Protein 33 g

ASIAN BRAISED PORK SHOULDER



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Extra-virgin olive oil
One 3-pound pork shoulder, cut into 4 to 5 pieces
Kosher salt
5 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
One 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
3 to 4 cups chicken stock
1 cup oyster sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sambal oelek
3 star anise
Zest and juice of 1 orange, zest removed in wide strips with a peeler

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Coat a large wide ovenproof pan or Dutch oven with olive oil and bring the pan to high heat. Sprinkle the pork with salt and brown it on all sides. Remove from the pan and reserve.
  • Ditch the fat from the pan and add a few drops of fresh oil. Toss in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the soy sauce and rice vinegar and reduce by half. Add the 3 cups chicken stock, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sambal, star anise, orange zest and juice. Stir to combine, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Taste to make sure it is delicious and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Return the pork to the pan, cover and put in the oven. Braise the pork for 2 hours, turning it over once. If the liquid reduces too much during the cooking process, add the remaining 1 cup chicken stock. Remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • When the pork is VERY tender, remove the pan from the oven. Remove the pork, place the pan over medium heat, bring the liquid to a simmer and cook until the liquid reduces to a sticky sauce consistency.
  • Serve the pork draped with the sauce.

BRAISED PORK SHOULDER



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons coriander seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons cumin seeds, toasted
One 4-pound boneless pork picnic shoulder, sliced in half along the grain
Kosher salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 fennel bulb, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
Pinch crushed red pepper
4 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
2 cups dry white wine
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 bay leaves
1 bundle fresh thyme
3 to 4 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Using a spice grinder, grind the coriander and cumin seeds until they are a fine powder.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle the pork shoulder with the ground spices and salt, then tie each piece so they cook evenly.
  • Coat a Dutch oven with olive oil and bring to a high heat. Brown the first pork on all sides. Remove the pork from the pan and reserve. Ditch the fat in the pan and give a few drops of new oil. Repeat with the second pork and remove.
  • Lower the heat to medium and toss in the fennel and onions and season them with salt and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper. Cook the onions and fennel until they are soft and very aromatic, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  • Add the wine and reduce by half. Stir in the mustard and add the bay leaves and thyme. Return the pork to the Dutch oven and add stock to the pan until it comes halfway up the side of the pork. Add salt if needed. Bring the liquid to a boil, cover and put the Dutch oven in the preheated oven.
  • After 1 hour, turn the pork over and add more liquid to the pan if the liquid level has gone down. Cover and return to the oven for 1 hour.
  • Turn the pork back over and return to the oven without the lid and cook for 45 more minutes. The liquid should concentrate.
  • Remove the pan from the oven, remove the pork and reserve for 15 minutes, tented with aluminum foil. Skim any excess fat from the pan and reduce the pan juices, if needed.
  • Slice the pork and serve with onions, fennel and juices.
  • Wine Pairing Suggestion: Pinot Grigio

PORK CHOPS WITH VINEGAR



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Pork chops with vinegar and anchovy sauce is a recipe handed down by a friend who owns an Italian restaurant. Serve this savory dish with fluffy mashed potatoes and fried apple rings.

Provided by FATBOY31

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Pan Fried

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 (6 ounce) boneless pork loin chops
3 tablespoons butter
¾ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup water
salt and pepper, to taste
4 anchovy fillets, chopped
2 teaspoons softened butter
½ teaspoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Pound pork chops to 1/4 inch thickness. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown pork on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Drain fat. Pour water, vinegar, salt, and pepper in pan. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook chops until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove chops from skillet, leaving juices, and place on a platter to keep warm.
  • Mash the anchovy fillets together with 2 teaspoons butter, and 1/2 teaspoon flour. Whisk this paste into the simmering liquid to thicken. Cook and stir until the liquid has thickened and the flour is no longer grainy, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour sauce over pork chops to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Cholesterol 84.5 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 574.3 mg

PORK CHOPS WITH VINEGAR PEPPERS



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Provided by Artie Bucco

Categories     Pepper     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Vinegar     Pork Chop     Fall     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 pork rib chops, about 1 inch thick
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
2 cups sliced mild pickled peppers, with 2 tablespoons of their juice (add a few hot peperoncini if you like)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot, pat the chops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook the chops, turning once, for about 5 minutes on each side, or until browned.
  • Lower the heat to medium and scatter the garlic around the chops. Cover the pan. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes more, or until the chops are just slightly pink when cut near the bone. Do not overcook, or the chops will be dry. Transfer the chops to a plate and keep warm.
  • Add the peppers and the 2 tablespoons liquid to the skillet. Cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the peppers are just heated through. Spoon the peppers over the chops and serve immediately.

BRAISED PORK CHOPS



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This recipe for Braised Pork Chops is from "Southern Country Cooking from the Loveless Cafe," by Jane and Michael Stern. Try serving this with hush puppies and sour slaw.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola oil
Six 6-ounce boneless center-cut pork chops, trimmed of any fat
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire or soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
Sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together mustard, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt with 1/3 cup water. Pour over pork chops. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until tender, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer pork to a serving platter. Raise heat to medium-high and cook sauce until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over pork chops; garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

SOPRANO'S PORK CHOPS WITH VINEGAR PEPPERS



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You guessed it-this recipe is from the Soprano's Family Cookbook. I found it on the net and had to share.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 pork chops, 1 inch thick
salt & fresh ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups sliced mild pickled peppers (plus 2 T. juice)
3 -5 hot pepperoncini peppers (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • When hot, pat chops dry, sprinkle with salt and pepper and add to skillet.
  • Cook chops, turning once for about 5 minutes on each side, or until brown.
  • Lower the heat to medium and scatter garlic around chops.
  • Cover and cook 5 to 8 minutes more.
  • Check for doneness.
  • Remove to a plate and keep warm.
  • Add the peppers and juice to the skillet.
  • Cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes or until the peppers are heated through.
  • Spoon the peppers over chops and serve immediately.

BRAISED PORK CHOPS



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This recipe comes from The Pillsbury Complete Cookbook, which I received as a wedding present from my husband's Aunt Wilma. I adapted the recipe to suit my family's taste. The chops always come out tender and very flavorful!

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pork loin chops (1/2-inch thick)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, brown pork chops in olive oil, turning to brown on both sides.
  • Add water and remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and simmer for about 20-30 minutes until pork chops are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.5, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 170.8, Sodium 206.2, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 52.1

CIDER-BRAISED PORK SHOULDER



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Chunks of pork shoulder cook low and slow in an apple cider sauce until perfectly tender and sauce has thickened. This is delicious served over spätzle or buttered rice.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Shoulder Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (3 pound) pork shoulder roast, cut into 3- or 4-inch chunks
Kosher salt to generously season pork
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup fresh sage leaves, torn
1 (750 milliliter) bottle hard apple cider
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup creme fraiche or heavy cream
1 pinch cayenne pepper
Creme fraiche for garnish
Chopped fresh chives for garnish

Steps:

  • Generously salt all sides of the pork shoulder chunks. Heat oil in a heavy pot over high heat. Brown pork shoulder pieces until surface is seared and crusty, about 3 or 4 minutes per side. Transfer browned pork to a plate. Add onions to oil and reduce heat to medium and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook and stir about 2 minutes. Add torn sage leaves; cook until onions soften and begin to brown, stirring frequently. Pour cider into pot; stir to deglaze bottom. Raise heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir in cider vinegar. Reduce heat to low.
  • Transfer pork shoulder pieces to cider mixture. Cover; simmer gently on low 1 hour. Remove lid and turn pieces over. Cover; simmer on low until meat is fork tender, 1 to 2 more hours. Transfer pork to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • Raise heat to high and bring sauce to a simmer. Whisk in creme fraiche. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half and is slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in a pinch of cayenne. Transfer pork back to pot; reduce heat to low. Baste pork with sauce while it heats through and becomes perfectly tender, and the sauce is as thick as you want it, about 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 176.5 mg, Fat 47.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 1670.7 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

PORK SHOULDER BRAISED IN BLACK VINEGAR & RICE WINE WITH PICKLED CHILLIES



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Chinese black vinegar adds a malty, smoky flavour to this dinner party pork dish, slow-cooked in a ginger and oyster sauce until it melts in the mouth

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½kg pork shoulder , cut into 4cm/11/2in pieces
3 tbsp soy sauce
200ml Shaohsing rice wine (or dry Sherry)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
5cm/2in piece ginger , peeled and julienned
50g light brown soft sugar
3 tbsp oyster sauce
125ml Chinese black vinegar (see tip)
500ml vegetable stock
1 long or 2 bird's-eye red chillies , sliced
1 shallot , thinly sliced
75ml rice wine vinegar
toasted sesame seeds
julienned spring onions
steamed rice

Steps:

  • Put the pork in a bowl and add 1 tbsp each of the soy sauce and rice wine. Toss to combine, then cover and chill for 1 hr, or overnight if time permits.
  • To make the pickled chillies, put the chilli, shallot and rice vinegar in a small bowl with a big pinch of salt, and let stand for 1 hr or more.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy- based saucepan over a medium heat, add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for 2-3 mins or until golden. Add the pork and all the remaining ingredients, and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 mins. Remove the lid from the pan to allow the liquid to reduce, and cook for a further 45 mins or until the meat falls apart.
  • Serve scattered with the sesame seeds and spring onions, with steamed rice and the pickled chillies on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 47 grams protein, Sodium 3.4 milligram of sodium

ONE-PAN CIDER-BRAISED PORK CHOPS RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pan Cider-Braised Pork Chops Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: water, dried bay leaves, garlic, black peppercorn, sea salt, ice, bone-in pork chops, sea salt, pepper, high-heat cooking oil, shallots, turnip, dijon mustard, fresh sage, apple cider, reduced sodium chicken stock, collard green

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups water
2 dried bay leaves
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon black peppercorn
⅓ cup sea salt
4 cups ice
2 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch (2 -cm) thick
sea salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon high-heat cooking oil, of choice, such as vegetable or peanut
2 shallots, diced
3 cups turnip, diced
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
2 cups apple cider
1 cup reduced sodium chicken stock
1 bunch collard green, stemmed and toughly chopped

Steps:

  • Make the brine: Combine the water, bay leaves, garlic, peppercorns, and salt in a medium pot over medium heat and stir until the salt is dissolved.
  • Remove the brine from heat and stir in the ice cubes.
  • Once the brine is cooled, add the pork chops to a glass dish and pour the brine over. Chill in the refrigerator for 1-10 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat the oil in a large cast iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the pork chops and sear without disturbing until caramelized and browned on the first side, about 2 minutes, then flip and sear on the other side. Remove the pork chops from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the shallots to the pan and cook until they begin to soften and caramelize, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the turnips and season with salt, then spread in an even layer and let caramelize, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the mustard and sage. Cook for 1 minute more.
  • Pour in the apple cider and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low-medium and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the collard greens and stir to incorporate. Nestle the pork chops into the sauce, making sure that they are partly submerged.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for about 12 minutes, until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 135˚F (57˚C).
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes as the internal temperature continues to climb to 145˚F (63˚C).
  • Divide the pork chops, vegetables, and sauce between plates and serve.
  • Nutrition, Pork Chops without braising liquid: Calories: 470, Total fat: 27 grams, Sodium: 790 grams, Total carbs: 48 grams, Dietary fiber: 7 grams, Sugars: 6 grams, Protein: 48 grams Braising Liquid, ¼ cup (60 ml) serving - Calories: 20, Total fat: 0, Sodium: 48 grams, Total carbs: 5 grams, Dietary fiber: 0 grams, Sugars: 4 grams, Protein: 0 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1139 calories, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 41 grams

Tips:

  • To ensure tender and juicy pork chops, choose thick-cut bone-in chops at least 1 inch thick. Avoid pre-packaged chops, as they are often thinner and may overcook quickly.
  • Pat the pork chops dry before searing. This will help them brown evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the pork chops. If necessary, cook the chops in batches to prevent steaming.
  • Use a quality balsamic vinegar for the braising liquid. A good balsamic vinegar will have a rich, complex flavor that will enhance the pork chops.
  • Add some fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, to the braising liquid for extra flavor.
  • Braising is a low-and-slow cooking method, so be patient and let the pork chops cook until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. This may take 1-2 hours, depending on the thickness of the chops.
  • Serve the pork chops with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Vinegar braised pork shoulder chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are tender and juicy, and the braising liquid infuses them with a rich and flavorful sauce. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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