DAD'S BEST PORK CHOPS FOR TWO
My son, Kenneth, has loved pork chops since he was little, and he requests them often. He particularly likes this recipe because we pick the mint fresh from the garden. -Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Chill until serving., Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Grill chops, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
PESTO PORK CHOPS
I love finding new and easy recipes that are also inexpensive and quick. This pork chop recipe is all that and more! This serves two people but is very easy to double. From my local paper.
Provided by Bekah
Categories Pork
Time 11m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put flour, salt and pepper on a plate and combine.
- Dredge both sides of pork chops in flour, and shake off any excess.
- Spray a skillet with the cooking spray and preheat on medium-high.
- Add the chops and brown on each side for two minutes.
- After they are browned, spread the pesto sauce over the chops and put lid on the skillet.
- Continue cooking for an additional two minutes or until they reach 160 degrees.
- The chops will be juicy and not dried out.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.1, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 114, Sodium 81.8, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.2, Protein 37.5
PESTO-COATED CENTER-CUT PORK CHOP
I had an evening without my bride to experiment a bit with a pork chop and I believe it was worth sharing. Pour a glass of white wine. Slice and serve with steamed red potatoes. Enjoy!
Provided by kaz
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Boneless
Time 2h3m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 of the pesto over into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add olive oil.
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Cook pork chops in the hot oil until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to baking dish and top each with remaining pesto. Season with red pepper flakes. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 1 1/2 hours. Allow pork chops to rest for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 92.2 mg, Fat 49.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 489.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
HERBED PORK CHOPS
Herbs are a fast and flavorful way to dress up pork. Plus, they make the chops look so pretty on a platter. I prepare these year-round as a way to capture the taste of summer. -Dianne Esposite, New Middletown, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops with lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, rosemary, thyme and pepper; rub over chops., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY HERBED PORK CHOPS
This is one of the best comfort meals I have ever had. It is so creamy and delicious you won't want to stop eating.
Provided by Cassie
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season pork chops on all sides with Montreal steak seasoning.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chops in melted butter until browned and slightly pink in the center, about 7 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Add remaining butter to the pan as needed so that about 3 tablespoons pan drippings remain in the pan when the chops are finished cooking. Transfer pork chops to a plate and return skillet to medium-high heat.
- Mix flour, basil, and beef bouillon together in a bowl. Stir black pepper into skillet with the pan drippings and cook for 1 minute. Add flour mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until browned, about 2 minutes. Pour milk into flour mixture; cook and stir constantly until mixture is thick and bubbly, 4 to 6 minutes. Pour sauce over pork chops and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 165.4 mg, Fat 43.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 40.3 g, SaturatedFat 22.6 g, Sodium 620.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
PESTO STUFFED PORK CHOPS
Sharkey Family recipe. This goes great served with fresh steamed broccoli and a Caesar salad.
Provided by SDaisy2
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix feta cheese, basil pesto, and pine nuts in a bowl. Use the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife to cut a 3-inch slit in the side of each pork chop, 2 inches deep and 1/4-inch away from the bone, to make a pocket for stuffing. Stuff pork chops with pesto filling and secure with toothpicks.
- Mix black pepper, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme in a small bowl; rub both sides of each chop with the spice mix. Place chops into a shallow baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chops are browned and stuffing is hot, about 40 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the stuffing should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Brush chops with balsamic vinegar and bake until vinegar forms a glaze, another 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 208.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
PORK CHOP DINNER FOR TWO
I've prepared this dish for a tableful of people, but it's also easy to fix just for two. If you like different vegetables, simply add them along with the other ingredients. My side dishes for this meal are toasted bread and salad. -Shirley Lazor Colorado Springs, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Layer potatoes, onion and carrot over chops. Dot with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until pork chops and vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 705mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
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