Best Pork Chops And Zucchini A La Peg Bracken Recipes

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PORK CHOPS AND ZUCCHINI A LA PEG BRACKEN



Pork Chops and Zucchini a La Peg Bracken image

Family Circle published this Peg Bracken recipe years after she wrote her "I Hate to Cook" books. I've altered the cooking times slightly, but nothing else. My vegetable-averse son avoided the zucchini, but loved the chops; my daughter used to call before she came home from college for a weekend, to ask if I would make this for dinner. Heck, it even wrung a compliment out of my father-in-law. We like it served with rice (a nice "sponge" for the vegetables and cooking liquid.)

Provided by Nadacook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 -6 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, doesn't matter)
2 -3 zucchini
2 medium onions (I prefer plain old yellow onions for this recipe)
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • Combine the pork chop breading ingredients - flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, dill weed and pepper -in a plastic or small paper bag. Shake the pork chops in the mixture and SAVE WHAT'S LEFT IN THE BAG. (Can you tell I didn't do that one time?) Brown the chops on both sides in a little bit of oil in a skillet large enough for the chops to nestle together in a single layer. If you choose a pan you can also serve in, life is even easier. Once they're browned and "nestled", slice the two onions and spread them over the chops; add 1/3 cup of water, cover the pan and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes. Remove the cover and add the zucchini, sliced (I slice it 1/2" to 3/4" thick). Now go back to that bag of ingredients that you've saved; add the additional 3 Tb Parmesan cheese, the 1/2 tsp paprika and the 1/2 tsp dill weed. Shake it up to mix it all together and sprinkle the concoction over everything in the pan. DON'T STIR. Just let it sit there on top of the zucchini. Replace the cover and simmer for another 15 minutes. All done. Serve "as is.".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.5, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 80, Sodium 1037, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 27.1

GREEK PORK CHOPS WITH ZUCCHINI AND FETA



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Thin-cut bone-in lean pork rib chops cook in minutes and offer a hearty, meaty richness that can be extra satisfying. A pantry spice blend of dried oregano, thyme, and paprika seasons the chops, and the browned bits left in the pan later flavor the zucchini as it sautes. Choose chops that don't have striations of fat in the meat; if they have a large fat cap, simply trim it off before cooking.

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick lean bone-in pork rib chops
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (basil, mint, or oregano is great, too)
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup finely crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • To season and cook the pork chops: Stir together the oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set the pork chops on a cutting board and season both sides of each chop with the spice blend.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat for 1 minute. Add the canola oil, and once it shimmers, add the chops. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook, without moving the chops, until they are nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the chops and cook on the other side until browned and the centers resist light pressure, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • To cook the zucchini: Add the zucchini to the skillet with the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini softens, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the herbs, then transfer the zucchini to a medium bowl. Stir in the tomato, olive oil, and lemon juice, then sprinkle with the feta cheese.
  • Divide the zucchini among 4 plates and serve with the pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 3 grams

SMOKY GRILLED PORK CHOPS AND ZUCCHINI NOODLES



Smoky Grilled Pork Chops and Zucchini Noodles image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon cracked coriander seed
1 tablespoon chipotle powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
4 double-cut pork chops
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
4 medium zucchini (about 2 pounds)
2 ears corn, cleaned and kernels cut off the cob (about 2 cups)
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
Juice of 1 lime
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup dill, finely chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta

Steps:

  • To a large skillet, add the cracked coriander seeds, chipotle powder, cumin powder, smoked paprika and mustard powder. Toast over low heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and just toasted, about 3 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature, then mix with the salt.
  • Heat up your grill with lump charcoal, making a hot and a slow zone. Dry the pork chops with paper towels. Evenly sprinkle the pork chops on both sides with the spice mixture.
  • Drizzle the seasoned pork chops with olive oil, and then place them on the hot side of the grill. Cook for about 8 minutes per side to develop a nice crust, then move to the slow zone of the grill and put the lid down. Continue to cook until the pork chops reach 140 degrees F. Remove to a platter or cutting board. Let the chops rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the zucchini into noodles with a spiral vegetable slicer on the medium setting. Alternatively, use a Japanese mandoline or a sharp chef's knife to cut the zucchini into thin planks, then into strips lengthwise.
  • Toss the zucchini noodles, corn and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl with the lime juice, garlic and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine, then stir in the dill and feta. Pour into a large serving bowl and serve alongside the pork chops.

SKILLET PORK CHOPS WITH ZUCCHINI



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My husband and I live on a small farm with our two young sons. We're always blessed with plenty of zucchini from our garden in summer, so I try lots of different zucchini recipes. This is one of my family's favorites. -Diane Banaszak, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium onions, sliced
1/4 cup warm water
3 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), sliced
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons cheese, salt, dill and pepper. Dip pork chops in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large skillet, brown chops on both sides in oil. Top with onions; add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Place zucchini over the onions. Sprinkle remaining cheese over zucchini. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

ZUCCHINI PORK CHOP SUPPER



Zucchini Pork Chop Supper image

My mom gave me a recipe for zucchini casserole and I added the meat because I was trying to make a one-dish supper. I look forward to fresh zucchini now. -Linda Martin, Rhinebeck, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (14 ounces) seasoned cubed stuffing mix, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 pounds zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup grated carrots
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
Water or additional milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine two-thirds of the stuffing mix with butter; place half in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In another large bowl, combine the zucchini, carrots, soup, milk, sour cream, parsley and pepper; spoon over stuffing. Sprinkle remaining buttered stuffing on top. , Crush remaining stuffing mix; place in a shallow bowl. Place water or milk in another shallow bowl. Dip pork chops in water or milk, then roll in stuffing crumbs. , Place pork on top of stuffing mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until pork chops are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1583mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

EASY ITALIAN-STYLE PORK CHOPS AND ZUCCHINI DINNER



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Make and share this Easy Italian-Style Pork Chops and Zucchini Dinner recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lilkittykt

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (4 ounce) well trimmed boneless pork loin chops
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt (for seasoning chops)
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
2 1/2 cups sliced zucchini (1/4-inch thick)
2 cups pasta sauce
black pepper
4 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or 4 ounces regular spaghetti, cooked according to package directions

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add the pork chops and sprinkle both sides with the rosemary (or oregano) and salt, cook the chops, turning occasionally, until well browned on both sides, about 6-7 minutes.
  • Add the onion, garlic, and zucchini slices, and continue cooking until the onions are soft about 5-6 minutes longer.
  • Add the pasta sauce, stirring until it is well combined with the chops and vegetables, adjust the heat so that the sauce simmers gently and cook 6-8 minutes longer, or until the zucchini slices are crisp tender and the chops are just cooked through, tested in the thickest part with the point of a paring knife.
  • Serve the chops and zucchini sauce mixture over the pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.1, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 1104.6, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 13.2, Protein 32

SPICE-RUBBED PORK CHOPS WITH GRILLED ZUCCHINI



Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops with Grilled Zucchini image

Seasoning the pork in the morning means you're all set for a speedy supper of Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops with Grilled Zucchini.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
Coarse salt and pepper
4 bone-in pork loin chops (3 pounds total)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for grilling
6 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
2 limes
1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a large zip-top bag, combine coriander, brown sugar, cumin, and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add pork and 1 tablespoon oil and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 8 hours (or up to 1 day).
  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high; clean and lightly oil hot grill. Grill pork, covered, about 5 minutes per side for medium. Let rest, covered, 10 minutes.
  • Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Toss zucchini with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill until tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Grate 1 tablespoon lime zest, then cut limes into wedges. Transfer half the zucchini to a serving plate and sprinkle with zest and feta. Chop and refrigerate remaining zucchini for Herbed Ricotta Pasta with Corn and Zucchini. Serve zucchini and pork with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 g, Fat 35 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 58 g, SaturatedFat 12 g

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