Pounded Pork Chop For Two Recipes

PORK CHOP DINNER FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Layer potatoes, onion and carrot over chops. Dot with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until pork chops and vegetables are tender.

POUNDED PORK CHOP FOR TWO

Steps:

• If using a thick pork chop, cut through the thick part to make two.
• You want your pork chop to be no more than a half inch thick, and thinner if possible.
• Use a piece of plastic wrap to surround the pork.
• Place it on a board and place the board on a sturdy surface.
• Use a board you don't mind being marked as it might be by the hammer.
• Now, have fun. Take out your aggressions on the pork and pound it thin (less than an eighth of an inch).
• It should have at least doubled in area.
• Beat the egg and spices to create an egg wash.
• Place that in a bowl next to a sheet of plastic wrap or waxed paper with cracker crumbs on it.
• Take each piece of meat and drag it through the egg wash and then coat with cracker crumbs.
• Set aside.
• When the meat is all coated, heat a skillet with some butter/margarine.
• Fry each piece of meat until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
• Because the meat is thin this should take no more than about three to four minutes on a side.
• Serve.

GLAZED DOUBLE-CUT PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Prepare the pork: Mix 2 tablespoons salt, the black pepper, brown sugar and paprika in a bowl, then rub all over the chops. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add the onions and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and brown sugar until dissolved. Add the ketchup, apple juice, syrup, bourbon, prunes, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 30 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender or in a regular blender.
• Preheat a grill to medium. Brush the grates with vegetable oil, then place the chops directly over the flame and grill until marked and cooked halfway through, about 15 minutes. Turn the chops and place on a cooler area of the grill (such as the edges); cover and cook until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 140 degrees F to 145 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover and brush the chops on all sides with the prepared sauce, then cover and cook until glazed, about 5 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and brush with more sauce. Tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes. Serve with more sauce and Smoky Corn on the Cob.
• Peel back the husks from the corn and remove the silk. Butter the kernels and sprinkle with salt and smoked paprika. Fold the husks back over the corn and grill over low heat until cooked through, turning occasionally, 12 to 15 minutes.

DOUBLE-CUT PORK CHOPS WITH GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Make the brine: Combine the salt, peppercorns, sugar, rosemary sprigs, bay leaves, 3 tablespoons each juniper berries and fennel seeds, the garlic and 2 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, whisking occasionally, then remove from the heat. Transfer the brine to a large bowl and add 6 cups cold water; let cool completely. Submerge the pork chops in the brine, cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat a grill to medium. Make the roasted garlic butter: Cut off the top 1/4 inch of the garlic head and set it on a piece of foil. Drizzle with olive oil, then wrap in the foil and transfer to the grill. Cook until the garlic is softened, about 30 minutes; let cool. Meanwhile, remove the pork from the brine and pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
• Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from the skins into a food processor. Add the butter, rosemary, lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• Prepare the pork: Grind the remaining 1 teaspoon juniper berries and 2 tablespoons fennel seeds in a spice grinder or finely chop. Season the pork with the ground spices and salt and pepper. Lightly brush the grill grates with olive oil; transfer the pork to the grill. Cover and cook until marked, 15 minutes, rotating the pork 45 degrees halfway through to create a crosshatch pattern. Flip and repeat, cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F.
• Remove the pork chops from the grill and spread the roasted garlic butter on top. Let rest at least 10 minutes.

DOWN-HOME PORK CHOPS FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium-high heat, brown pork chops on both sides in oil; remove and set aside. Add garlic to the pan; saute for 1 minute. Stir in the broth, brown sugar, soy sauce and pepper flakes. Return chops to the pan; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°., Remove chops and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with chops.

PANKO-BREADED PORK PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Pound pork chops with a meat mallet to an even 1/4- to 3/8-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Place flour and eggs into 2 separate shallow dishes. Combine panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning in a third dish.
• Dip each pork chop first into flour, shaking off the excess. Next, dip into egg mixture, letting any excess drip off. Coat chops in crumb mixture and set on a plate.
• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet until hot. Fry chops for 2 minutes, flip, and fry an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer to a baking dish and top each chop with 1/4 cup of sauce, then top with cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is warmed through and cheese is melted, 6 to 8 minutes. Top with parsley before serving.

BAKED PORK CHOPS FOR 2

Steps:

• Place pork chops in a casserole dish.
• Place 1 Tablespoon of rice on top of each one.
• Cover with sliced tomato, then sliced onion and finally sliced potato.
• pour warm water over all until you can see the water Cover and bake in 350 F oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Hint, you can't over cook this as long as there is sufficient moisture.