Italian Pork Chops Recipes

ITALIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork chops in batches on both sides in oil; remove from skillet. Add the onion, mushrooms and garlic; saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, salt, oregano, basil and pepper., Return pork chops to skillet; arrange green pepper between the chops. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until meat is tender.

ITALIAN STYLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, combine the crushed saltines, Parmesan cheese, Italian-style seasoning and garlic powder and mix together well.
• Dip the chops in the melted butter and then dredge each chop in the cracker mixture, coating all sides thoroughly. Place the chops in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until internal pork temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

HOMEMADE ITALIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, brown pork chops on both sides. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the mushrooms, onion and garlic. Top with the pork chops. , In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce, lemon juice, salt, oregano, basil and parsley. Pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.Remove pork and keep warm. Transfer mushroom mixture to a saucepan. , In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over the pork chops. , Garnish with green pepper rings if desired.

ITALIAN BREADED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
• In a small bowl, beat together the eggs and milk. In a separate small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
• Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until lightly browned. Remove garlic, reserving for other uses.
• Dip each pork chop into the egg mixture, then into the bread crumb mixture, coating evenly. Place coated pork chops in the skillet, and brown abut 5 minutes on each side.
• Place the skillet and pork chops in the preheated oven, and cook 25 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

PORK CHOPS ALLA PIZZAIOLA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the pork chops with salt and pepper. Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook until they are brown and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted horizontally into the pork registers 160 degrees F, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the pork chops to a plate and tent with foil to keep them warm.
• Add the onion to the same skillet and saute over medium heat until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices, herbes de Provence, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer until the flavors blend and the juices thicken slightly, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and more red pepper flakes. Return the pork chops and any accumulated juices from the plate to the skillet and turn the pork chops to coat with the sauce.
• Place 1 pork chop on each plate. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

GRILLED ITALIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Sprinkle pork chops with salt and black pepper, and grill until the chops are browned, show good grill marks, and are no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Place ham, tomato, and mozzarella cheese slices on each pork chop, and sprinkle with oregano and paprika; cook until the cheese has melted, about 2 more minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

CRISPY ITALIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Pound each pork chop with meat mallet, rolling pin or side of a can to 1/4-inch thickness. Place chops in large resealable plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup of the dressing; seal bag. Turn bag gently to coat chops evenly with dressing. Refrigerate 30 min. to 1 hour to marinate. Remove chops from marinade; discard bag and marinade.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat chops with coating mix as directed on package; discard any remaining coating mix. Place chops in 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until cooked through (160°F). Toss arugula with remaining 1/4 cup dressing; arrange on serving platter. Top with chops; sprinkle with tomato and onion. Serve with lemon wedges.

ITALIAN-STYLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute peppers and mushrooms in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Remove and keep warm., Sprinkle chops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In the same skillet, brown chops in remaining oil. Add the marinara sauce, olives, remaining salt and pepper, and reserved pepper mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 10-15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Trim 1/2 in. off ends of broccoli rabe; discard any coarse leaves., In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe; cook, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Sprinkle pork chops with seasonings. In a broiler-safe skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove from heat., Layer chops with red pepper, broccoli rabe and cheese. Broil 4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

PORK CHOPS ITALIANO

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in butter on both sides; drain. Combine the tomato sauce, water, Italian seasoning and basil; pour over chops. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until meat juices run clear., Top each pork chop with cheese and green pepper. Cover and cook 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

ITALIAN BBQ PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Stir the balsamic vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper together in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook the sauce at a simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and black pepper. Brush the chops with the sauce from the saucepan.
• Cook the pork chops on the preheated grill until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 3 minutes before serving with the remaining sauce on the side.

ITALIAN STYLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with a little salt and pepper.
• Brown chops on both sides in oil in skillet over medium heat.
• Remove chops from skillet; drain and set aside.
• Cut the top off of 1 bell pepper; remove the seeds.
• Cut six 1/4 -inch thick rings from the other bell pepper; set aside.
• Seed and chop remaining bell pepper.
• Combine chopped green pepper, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, water, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl and mix well.
• Spread rice evenly in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
• Slowly pour tomato mixture over rice.
• Arrange pork chops over the rice mixture.
• Top each pork chop with a pepper ring.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour or until rice is tender.

ITALIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Place Bisquick mix, dressing and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Coat pork chops with Bisquick mix. Dip coated pork chops into dressing, then coat with bread crumbs.
• Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in oil about 5 minutes or until golden brown; reduce heat to low. Carefully turn pork. Cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until pork is no longer pink in center. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN STYLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• In a medium bowl, combine the crushed saltines, Parmesan cheese, Italian-style seasoning and garlic powder and mix together well.
• Dip the chops in the melted butter and then dredge each chop in the cracker mixture, coating all sides thoroughly. Place the chops in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until internal pork temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

PORK CHOPS ITALIANO

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in mushrooms; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and set aside.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops, browning on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Place the pork chops on a plate, then drain all but 1 tablespoon of drippings from the skillet. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Pour in the tomatoes, then season with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Transfer the pork chops back to the skillet; cover and simmer until the pork chops are tender and no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. Stir in some water if the mixture becomes too dry. Place the bell pepper on top of the pork, then add the reserved mushrooms. Continue to simmer until the bell pepper is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

ITALIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat shortening in large skillet; add pork chops and brown quickly on both sides.
• Remove chops and drain off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
• Cook onion and green pepper in remaining fat for about 3 minutes or until onion is soft.
• Add tomato sauce, water, sugar and seasonings.
• Heat to boiling and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Arrange potatoes in a large shallow baking dish or casserole.
• Place pork chops on top of potatoes and pour sauce over all.
• Cover casserole with lid or foil.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
• Remove cover and sprinkle with grated romano cheese, returning to oven and baking 15 minutes longer.

MOIST AND DELICIOUS ITALIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Place Bisquick mix, dressing and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
• Coat pork chops with Bisquick mix.
• Dip coated pork chops into dressing, then coat with bread crumbs.
• Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook pork in oil about 5 minutes or until golden brown; reduce heat to low.
• Carefully turn pork.
• Cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until pork is no longer pink in center.
• Serve immediately.

ITALIAN-STYLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Season chops on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
• Fry in deep, hot skillet with oil til lightly browned on both sides.
• Remove to a platter. Wipe out excess oil and fat with a paper towel.
• Add rest of ingredients and stir to mix.
• Add chops and top each (covering completely)with most of the sauce, leaving some on the bottom underneath each chop.
• Place on tight-fitting lid, and bring to a simmer.
• Simmer for about 1 hour on LOW heat til very tender, stirring sauce ocaisionally so it doesn't burn or stick. (*I didn't need to turn these, but did always make sure they were totally covered with the sauce to keep them moist.).
• Serve over or with mashed potatoes, rice or noodles.
• Note: I made 3 pork chops, and there was plenty of gravy to go with our mashed potatoes. Served them also with green beans, bread and butter and a nice salad! :).
• *If making 4 chops, there might not be enough gravy to top mashed potatoes or noodles, etc., so plan ahead and either make more sauce or top what you are serving it with, with a little butter.