Best Pecan Crusted Pork Chops Recipes

PECAN CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the pecans on a baking sheet, and bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Set pecans aside to cool. Raise the oven temperature to 375 degrees (190 degrees C).
• Chop pecans finely, and then combine in a shallow bowl with the salt and pepper. Place the flour in another shallow bowl. In a third bowl, whisk the eggs together until well blended. First dip each pork chop into the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip the chops into the egg, and finally into the finely chopped pecans.
• In a large oven-proof frying pan, melt the butter over a medium heat. Arrange the pork chops in a single layer in the pan. Cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 5 to 6 minutes total.
• Place the frying pan in the preheated oven, and bake until firm to the touch and pale pink when cut in the center, about 10 to 12 minutes. Do not allow the nut coating to burn. Transfer the pork chops to a warmed platter, and garnish with parsley sprigs. Serve immediately.

PECAN CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a food proccesor chop nuts, bread crumbs, and butter.
• Warm olive oil in large skillet over medium heat so as not to scorch the pecans.
• Brush pork chops with honey mustard dressing to form glue for crust, then cover with nut mixture and press into chop firmly.
• Brown in warmed skillet for 2 minutes on each side, then transfer to baking dish and bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
• Once removing from oven drizzle with maple syrup and enjoy!
• If using smaller chops, adjust time accordingly so as not to overcook. For 4 people just double measurements.

PECAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• 2. Nut Crust: Stir all ingredients together in a small bowl; set aside.
• 3. Pork Chops: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, season the pork chops on both sides with salt. Arrange them in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned. Turn over and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet. Top each pork chop with reserved crust. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until nut crust browns and pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
• 4. Meanwhile, cook the Granny Smith apple slices with the honey in the pan where the pork chops were cooked over medium heat. Stir occasionally, until tender, 5-8 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, set aside.
• 5. Arrange the pork chops on a platter on top of the apples. Serve immediately.

KETO PECAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS IN THE AIR FRYER

Steps:

• Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C), about 5 minutes, if directed by the manufacturer.
• Combine cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add egg and whisk until all ingredients are well combined. Place pecans on a plate.
• Dip each pork chop into the egg mixture, then set on the plate with the pecans, pressing pecans firmly onto both sides until coated. Spray the chops on both sides with cooking spray and place in the air fryer basket.
• Cook in the air fryer for 6 minutes. Turn chops carefully with tongs, and air fry until pork is no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes longer. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.

PECAN CRUSTED DOUBLE-CUT PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil on a plate and spread the pecans on another plate. Lay each pork chop in the olive oil to coat and then coat both sides with the chopped pecans on both sides.
• Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops and cook until pecans are light brown on that side. Turn the chops over in the pan and place in the oven until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached, about 10 minutes. Drizzle the chops with Ancho Chili Pepper Barbecue Sauce and serve immediately with plenty of sauce for dipping.
• Heat a large stockpot over high heat. Add all the ingredients and stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 to 2 hours. Strain the sauce and serve immediately or keep warm until ready to use.

PECAN CRUSTED PORK CHOPS & BOURBON, FIG, APPLE, COMPOTE

Steps:

• Dissolve salt and brown sugar in 3 cups of water, pour over chops in a medium sized bowl cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour-this can be done as much as 24hours before cooking When ready to cook: slice apple and onion, quarter figs, brush a non-stick sauce pan with 1/4 tsp of vegetable oil, place onion and apples in skillet over low heat sprinkle with a pinch of salt, when apples become soft add figs, cook long enough for figs to warm (about 30 seconds) add balsamic vinegar and bourbon (remove skillet from fire when adding alcohol), return skillet to low heat stirring occasionally let simmer until sauce thickens; Remove pork chops from brine, dry off each chop with paper towel, mix garlic, salt, black pepper, pecans and bread crumbs; coat each chop in mixture, heat 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil in a medium skillet, pan fry each chop until cooked all the way through and golden crunchy on the outside (about 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness of chops) To serve: spoon fruit from compote on to plate place chop over compote and top with a drizzle of the compote sauce and a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives (optional)

BAKED PECAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• 2. Combine the pecans, black pepper and salt in a pie plate.
• 3. Beat eggs in a pie plate or cake pan.
• 4. Dip the pork chops in the egg, then dredge the pork chops through the pecan mixture until they are well coated.
• 5. Place pork chops on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-35 minutes, depending on thickeness of chops, or until done.

KETO PECAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS IN THE AIR FRYER

Steps:

• Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C), about 5 minutes, if directed by the manufacturer.
• Combine cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add egg and whisk until all ingredients are well combined. Place pecans on a plate.
• Dip each pork chop into the egg mixture, then set on the plate with the pecans, pressing pecans firmly onto both sides until coated. Spray the chops on both sides with cooking spray and place in the air fryer basket.
• Cook in the air fryer for 6 minutes. Turn chops carefully with tongs, and air fry until pork is no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes longer. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.

PECAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F
• Nut Crust: Stir all ingredients together in a small bowl; set aside.
• Pork Chops: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, season the pork chops on both sides with salt. Arrange them in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned. Turn over and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet. Top each pork chop with reserved crust. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until nut crust browns and pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F
• Meanwhile, cook the Granny Smith apple slices with the honey in the pan where the pork chops were cooked over medium heat. Stir occasionally, until tender, 5-8 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, set aside.
• Arrange the pork chops on a platter on top of the apples. Serve immediately.