Savory Pork Chops Recipes

BRAISED SKILLET PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Remove any excess fat from chops.
• Sprinkle both sides of chops generously with salt, pepper and dried Italian seasoning.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray and add a small amount of the trimmed fat from the pork chops. You want enough to render about a tablespoon of fat.
• When the fat has rendered, add the pork chops to the pan.
• Brown well on both sides.
• Add the chicken broth and bring up to a boil.
• Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low.
• Simmer until chops are done throughout. Approximately 20-25 minutes.
• Remove the pork chops from the pan. Increase the heat to bring the liquid to a boil. Continue cooking until reduced to a thin sauce. Spoon the pan sauce over the chops and serve.

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.

SAVORY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag; combine the first four ingredients; add pork chops, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chops in oil on both sides, about 8 minutes. Combine the sauce ingredients; pour over chops. Cover and simmer until a thermometer reads 160°, about 20 minutes. Serve sauce with pork.

SAVORY GLAZED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Season pork chops w/S&P.
• Cook chops in oil to almost done, about 4 minutes per side.
• Remove.
• Add onion to pan; cook, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes or to golden brown.
• Stir in worcestershire, vinegar, sugar, sage.
• Bring to boil; cook to reduce slightly.
• Return meat; simmer uncovered 2 min till done.

SAVORY BRINED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Crack about 1/2 of the peppercorns. Add peppercorns, salt, sugar, garlic, and mustard to boiling water. Mix thoroughly until all dry ingredients are dissolved. Slowly add vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice until blended. Pour mixture into a shallow glass or ceramic dish.
• Add ice if the brine is hotter thank lukewarm. Add pork chops, cover, and marinate at room temperature for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
• Heat olive oil, garlic, pepper, and chile powder in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Remove pork chops from the brine and add to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes per side. Flip chops, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook, checking for doneness every 5 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes more.

SAVORY SLOW COOKER PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Arrange pork chops into the bottom of a slow cooker crock.
• Whisk teriyaki sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, chile-garlic sauce, ginger, garlic, shallots, garlic pepper, and kosher salt together in a bowl; pour over the pork chops.
• Cook on High for 1 hour. Switch slow cooker to Low and continue cooking until the pork chops are completely tender, about 3 hours more.

SWEET-AND-SAUCY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Season pork chops with salt and sprinkle evenly with 1/2 tsp. sugar. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook chops, undisturbed, until well browned underneath, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook just until second side is lightly browned, about 1 minute. Transfer chops to a plate (they won't be fully cooked); reduce heat to medium.
• Pour remaining 1 Tbsp. oil into same skillet and add shallot and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until softened and just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
• Add vinegar and remaining 1 tsp. sugar to skillet. Cook, swirling pan occasionally, until vinegar is nearly evaporated, about 2 minutes.
• Add rosemary, capers, and 1/2 cup water to skillet; season with salt. Reduce heat as needed to maintain a very low simmer. Add butter and swirl pan continuously (and vigorously) until sauce becomes smooth, glossy, and emulsified.
• Return pork chops to skillet, arranging darker side up. Simmer gently in sauce, swirling occasionally, until chops are cooked through, about 3 minutes (a thermometer inserted near the bones should register 135°F).
• Transfer pork chops to plates and spoon sauce over.

SWEET & SAVORY PORK CHOPS OVER STUFFING

Steps:

• Spread both sides of chops with mustard; press rosemary into chops.
• Heat 1/4 cup dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chops; cook 4 min. each side or until browned on both sides. Add remaining dressing and syrup; top with bacon and onions. Cook 5 min. or until chops are done (160°F).
• Serve chops over stuffing.