Lime Thyme Tarragon Pork Chops Recipes

LIME-THYME-TARRAGON PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Cut the pork chops in half, and while the grill is heating, squeeze a quarter of a lime over each of the four pieces.
• Sprinkle all four chops evenly on both sides with the thyme and tarragon and press spices in.
• Grind black pepper to taste on one side.
• When grill is hot, put mesquite chips on coals.
• Sear both sides of the chops quickly and then grill until done, turning once.
• Remove from grill to heated platter.
• Immediately salt and squeeze a little lime on each chop.
• Let rest for 5 minutes, loosely covered.
• Serve with any accumulated platter juices.

EASY CHILI-LIME PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Measure and mix dry seasonings.
• Rub seasoning mix on pork chops.
• Saute pork chops in skillet over medium heat, turning once, until nearly cooked. Use a little olive oil in the pan if chops are lean enough to be likely to stick.
• Turn heat to very low, sprinkle sherry over chops, and cover the pan.
• Let chops sit about 5 minutes or until fully cooked. Chops should be nicely browned and not dried out.
• Remove to a serving platter and pour any pan juices overtop.
• Note: Chili-lime pork chops could get MUCH fancier with the use of fresh lime juice, lime zest, specific varieties of chilies, etc. but this easy version was what I was up to after a 10 hour shift in the near-100-degree heat.
• Note: This would be very good cooked on the grill and served with sauteed onions and peppers.

GARLIC-LIME PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder together in a bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of pork chops.
• Heat butter and olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook pork until no longer pink in the center and golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer pork chops to a serving plate, reserving juices in the skillet.
• Add lime juice and garlic powder to the same skillet and mix into leftover juices. Stir to combine and pour over the pork chops.

PORK CHOPS WITH GARLIC LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk together lime juice, garlic, red-pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking well. Whisk in cilantro.
• Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat.
• Pat pork dry and season with salt and pepper.
• Oil grill rack, then grill pork chops, covered, turning over once, until just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes total.
• Serve drizzled with some vinaigrette, and with remainder on the side.
• Cooks' note: If you aren't able to grill outdoors, chops can be cooked in a hot lightly oiled large (2-burner) ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.

THYME PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• 1. In a small bowl combine thyme, olive oil, zest, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
• 2. Put pork chops in a shallow baking dish and pour mixture over the top. Turn chops to be sure they are coated with mixture on both sides. Put this into the refrigerator and allow to marinate for 1 to 4 hours.
• 3. Preheat grill or turn broiler on high. Cook for 13 to 15 minutes turning meat half way through cooking time. Serve with a salad and a side dish. Enjoy a delicious meal.