Best Flavorful Pork Chops Recipes

BONE-IN RIBEYE PORK CHOPS BRAISED, GLAZED AND FLAVORFUL

Steps:

• Liberally sprinkle chops with Tuscany season all around. Refrigerate covered for at least three hours. Can substitute with minced garlic, sage, rosemary and Kosher salt.
• Place chops in a high rimmed pan. Add the can of chicken broth, cover and place over high heat. When broth reduces by about half, flip chops over. Once broth evaporates, about 45 minutes, remove cover and brown chops on both sides. Add a small amount of olive oil to supplement fat if needed.
• Add wine. When nearly evaporated, a minute or two, glace chops on both sides and remove. Swirl some additional wine to deglaze the pan. Pour over chops and serve.
• Note: White wine is traditionally used with pork. I prefer the robust flavor of a hardier red wine. Chops are bold enough to handle red.

FLAVORFUL PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the Worcestershire sauce, honey and mustard to the skillet; stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil. Return chops to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.

FLAVORFUL BRAISED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine seasonings; sprinkle over pork chops. In a nonstick skillet, cook chops in oil until browned on both sides. Add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until tender. Remove meat and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over pork chops.

FLAVORFUL GERMAN PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
• Place bread crumbs into a shallow dish; pour eggs into a separate shallow dish. Heat vegetable shortening in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dip pork chops into egg, then into bread crumbs, coating both sides. Fry chops in the hot shortening until crumbs are golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to a baking dish, leaving melted shortening in skillet.
• Cook and stir sauerkraut with juice, onion, and caraway seeds in the same skillet over medium-low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Spread sauerkraut over pork chops and pour pan liquid over the top. Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chops are tender, 1 1/2 hour.

FLAVORFUL BREADED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Place flour in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, beat the egg whites, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and hot pepper sauce. In a third dish, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, thyme, salt and paprika. Coat pork chops with flour. Dip into egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. Place on a plate; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Place chops in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; spritz chops with butter-flavored spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-28 minutes or until juices run clear.

FLAVORFUL GERMAN PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
• Place bread crumbs into a shallow dish; pour eggs into a separate shallow dish. Heat vegetable shortening in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dip pork chops into egg, then into bread crumbs, coating both sides. Fry chops in the hot shortening until crumbs are golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to a baking dish, leaving melted shortening in skillet.
• Cook and stir sauerkraut with juice, onion, and caraway seeds in the same skillet over medium-low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Spread sauerkraut over pork chops and pour pan liquid over the top. Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chops are tender, 1 1/2 hour.

FLAVORFUL CRANBERRY STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine the rosemary, sage, tarragon, salt and pepper; set half aside. In a large bowl, combine remaining seasonings and butter. Add bread cubes, cranberry sauce and water; toss to coat. Cut a pocket in each chop by slicing from the fat side almost to the bone. Spoon 1/4 cup stuffing into each pocket. Rub reserved seasonings over chops. , In a large skillet, brown chops in oil. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until pork juices run clear.

FLAVORFUL SWEET AND SOUR PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the chili sauce, honey and soy sauce. Brush over both sides of pork. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer reaches 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

FLAVORFUL CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle both side of pork chops evenly with salt and pepper.
• Cook chops in 1 tbsp hot oil in oven proof skillet for 2 to 3 minutes each side; remove skillet from heat; brush tops of chops evenly with Dijon mustard.
• Combine breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic and remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in med bowl; press crumb mixture evenly over tops and sides of chops; return to skillet.
• Bake at 400 degrees 10 to 12 minutes or until done; remove skillet from oven; remove pork chops from pan and keep warm.
• Saute onions and mushrooms in skillet over high heat 7 to 8 minutes.
• Reduce heat to med-low,add flour and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.
• whisk together wine and tomato paste; add to skillet, whisking constanly.
• whisk in broth& cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
• Spoon sauce over chops.