Kale Smothered Pork Chops Recipes

SAUTéED PORK CHOPS WITH KALE

Steps:

• Cut stems and spines from kale leaves, then roughly chop; wash well (do not dry) and set aside. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat enough oil to coat bottom. Season pork with salt and pepper. Sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
• Add 1 more tablespoon oil to skillet. Cook garlic until golden, about 1 minute. Add kale and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice.

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Place the pork chops one at a time in a plastic bag or between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound the pork chops to about 1/2 inch thick. Generously season each side of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
• In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Coat both sides of the pork chops in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Reserve the flour mixture.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook about 3 minutes per side; remove and set aside. Add the onions and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until translucent and tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional minute. Stir in the reserved flour mixture and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes. Whisk in the chicken broth and bring to a low boil. Return the chops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Reduce the temperature to low, cover and cook 5 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to cook until the liquid thickens, about 5 minutes.
• Serve the chops with the onion gravy spooned on top.

CAJUN PORK CHOPS WITH KALE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Whisk 1 tablespoon each olive oil, chili powder and hot sauce in a bowl. Season the pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pierce the chops all over with a fork and rub with the spice mixture on both sides; place on a rack set over a baking sheet. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the celery, onion, garlic and the remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are translucent, about 8 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth and tomatoes to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about one-third, about 7 minutes. Add the beans and kale; toss to coat. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook until the kale is tender, about 7 minutes. (Add up to 1/2 cup water if the mixture looks dry.) Season with salt.
• Meanwhile, broil the pork until browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Flip; broil until cooked through, 2 more minutes. Serve with the kale and beans.

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.

SAUTEED PORK CHOP WITH WILTED KALE

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over low heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring often, until very tender but not browned, about 10 minutes.
• Add kale, and season with salt and pepper. Add 3 tablespoons water. Cover; cook, tossing occasionally, until kale is wilted and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Rub 1/4 teaspoon each coarse salt, ground pepper, and dried sage on both sides of pork chop.
• Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pork chop; cook until browned but still juicy, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving plate.
• Add lemon juice and remaining teaspoon oil to skillet; bring to a boil. Pour over pork. Serve with kale and a lemon wedge.

SMOTHERED GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Char peppers over gas flame, in broiler, or on grill until charred on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers; slice into thin strips. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden, about 15 minutes. Mix in flour; sauté 2 minutes. Add bell peppers, wine, vinegar, and capers; cook 1 minute. Add broth. Increase heat; boil until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, about 4 minutes. Mix in parsley. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm before using.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush pork on all sides with remaining 4 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Grill until thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 145°F, about 10 minutes per side. Transfer chops to platter. Spoon sauce over.

PORK CHOPS, KALE, AND MUSHROOM IN A SPICY BROTH

Steps:

• Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add butter and olive oil; heat until melted. Add pork chops; cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Add shallot and garlic; cook until tender, about 1 minute. Toss in kale, mushrooms, onion, and red bell pepper; cover and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and pepper flakes.
• Pour chicken broth and Dijon mustard into the saucepan. Bring to a high simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in arrowroot; cook until broth is reduced by half and sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Divide between 2 pasta bowls.

KALE-SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes longer. Mix in the kale, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 teaspoons of caraway seeds, 2 teaspoons of salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chicken broth, cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, season the pork chops on both sides with the remaining garlic, caraway seeds, salt and pepper. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops and sear until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Place the pork chops on top of the kale mixture. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Divide the pork chops among 4 plates and spoon the kale mixture over them. Serve immediately.

CHEESY SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS WITH GARLICKY MUSHROOMS & KALE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon each oil and butter in a large broiler-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until very brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper and baking soda, scraping the bottom of the pan. Cook until the onions are deep golden brown and very soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine, scraping up browned bits, and cook until nearly evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in broth. Discard the thyme sprigs and transfer the onions to a medium bowl; set aside.
• Add another 1 tablespoon each oil and butter to the skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, without stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until browned, 3 to 4 minutes more. Stir in garlic. Add kale, mounding it on top of the mushrooms. Cook, turning with tongs, until the kale is wilted and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss until combined. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover and keep warm. Wipe out the pan.
• Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan and heat over medium-high heat. Spread breadcrumbs on a plate and press both sides of pork chops into them. Add the pork chops to the pan and cook, flipping once, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean plate. Add the reserved onions to the pan and cook, stirring, to heat through, about 30 seconds. Nestle the pork chops into the onions and sprinkle with Gruyère.
• Place the pan under the broiler and cook until the cheese is melted and golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a chop registers 140°F, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the pork chops with the kale and mushrooms.

PORK CHOPS WITH KALE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and set a rack in the middle of the oven.
• Pat pork chops dry with paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large cast-iron or heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. When hot, add 2 tablespoons of oil. Add three of the pork chops and sear until browned on the first side, 4 to 6 minutes. Flip and immediately move skillet to the oven. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into the center of the meat registers 130°F [54°C], 3 to 4 minutes more, depending on the thickness of the chop.
• Carefully remove skillet from oven, place pork chops on a cutting board, and use a pastry brush to brush chops with 2 tablespoons of preserves. Cover loosely with aluminum foil. Repeat with the remaining oil, pork chops, and 2 tablespoons of preserves.
• While the pork chops rest, return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the orange juice, vinegar, and red pepper. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits, stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of preserves and the mustard.
• To the skillet, add the kale in batches. Cook, using tongs to toss the greens often, until all the kale is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the olives, raisins, and butter and toss. Season and arrange on a serving platter.
• Using a sharp knife, remove bones from pork chops and cut meat into 1/4-inch (6 mm) slices. Arrange on top of cooked kale and serve.

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS WITH CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush an 8-inch square baking dish with oil. In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, 1 cup flour, baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Add milk, egg, and 3 tablespoons oil and whisk until combined. Transfer to baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in dish on a wire rack. Crumble one-third the cooled cornbread onto a rimmed baking sheet (you should have 2 cups) and reserve for Cornbread-Stuffed Shrimp.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining 4 teaspoons oil over high. Season pork with salt and pepper and cook until browned and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and loosely tent with foil. Reduce heat to medium, add onion, and cook until softened, 8 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons flour and stir to combine. Gradually whisk in broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Add kale and cook, stirring, until wilted, 4 minutes. Serve sauce over pork chops, alongside remaining cornbread.

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Pat the chops dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper on a rimmed plate. Dredge the chops through the mixture on both sides.
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, and coat with the oil. When the oil is hot, slip in the chops and fry on each side, about 5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chops to a plate and set aside.
• Toss the green onions into the pan, and sauté until fragrant, about a minute. Add 3 tablespoons of the seasoned flour (left over from dredging the pork chops) to the skillet, and stir with a wooden spoon until it makes a paste. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, making sure there are no lumps. Turn up the heat, and allow the chicken broth to reduce and thicken, occasionally stirring. Once the sauce coats the back of your wooden spoon, pour in the buttermilk, and add a dash of hot sauce. Stir to combine.
• Return the pork chops to the skillet, and simmer for 15 more minutes, until the chops are cooked through. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Saute onion and garlic in a non-stick skillet coated with vegetable spray until tender. Add pork chops, and brown on both sides. Add 1/2 cup of water, and bring to a boil.
• Whisk together, flour, chicken broth, and browning sauce until smooth. Add to skillet, stirring well. Cover and cook over low heat 30 to 45 minutes or until tender.

BAKED SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add pork chops, 1 at a time, and turn to coat. , In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on both sides. Arrange in a single layer in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine soup, 1/2 cup sour cream, broth, ginger and rosemary; pour over chops. Sprinkle with half the onions. , Cover and bake until tender, 45-50 minutes. Stir remaining sour cream into sauce. Sprinkle with remaining onions. Bake, uncovered, until onions are browned, about 10 minutes longer.