Savory Beer Pork Chops Recipes

PORK CHOPS IN BEER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and beer. Mix well and pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place the pork chops over this mixture in the dish.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or internal pork temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). (Note: Place foil over pork chops if they start to brown too quickly.)

SAVORY BEER PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown chops on both sides. , Mix ketchup, brown sugar and beer; pour over chops. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 4-6 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving., Freeze option:Place pork chops in freezer containers; top with sauce. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring sauce; add a little water if necessary.

SAVORY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients.
• Dredge pork chops in flour mixture.
• In a skillet over medium heat, brown chops in oil on both sides, about 8 minutes.
• Combine the sauce ingredients; pour over chops.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until meat is tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
• Spoon sauce over chops when serving.

BEER-BRINED GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups water, beer, 1/4 cup coarse salt, sugar, and molasses in large bowl. Stir until salt and sugar dissolve. Stir in ice. Place pork chops in large resealable plastic bag. Pour beer brine over pork chops; seal bag. Refrigerate 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove pork chops from beer brine; pat dry. Mix garlic, pepper, 2 teaspoons salt, and sage in small bowl. Rub garlic mixture over both sides of pork chops. Grill pork chops until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of chops registers 145°F to 150°F, about 10 minutes per side, occasionally moving chops to cooler part of rack if burning. Transfer chops to platter; cover with foil, and let stand 5 minutes. Serve.

BEER-BRAISED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops and shake well to coat thoroughly.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and heat until sizzling. Add pork chops in a single layer. Saute until browned on one side, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Turn pork chops over and cook for an additional 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Transfer pork chops to a plate.
• Add beer, vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, and rosemary to the skillet and mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Return pork chops to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until pork chops are no longer pink in the center, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Transfer pork chops to a plate. Increase heat to medium and boil pan juices in the skillet until thickened, whisking often, about 3 minutes. Top pork chops with sauce.

HERBED BEER PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on both sides. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over pork. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender.

BEER-BRAISED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add leeks; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Remove leeks from skillet; set aside.
• Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper. In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on each side. Spoon leeks over pork. Pour beer around pork. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 45 to 50 minutes or until pork is tender. Remove pork from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• In small bowl, stir together flour and 1/4 cup hot juices from skillet. Pour mixture into skillet; cook over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly with whisk, until gravy is thickened and bubbly.
• Serve gravy over pork chops.