Best Rich And Hearty Pork Chops Recipes

RICH AND HEARTY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Cut fat and bone from pork chops.
• In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt and pepper.
• Heat shortening in a large skillet.
• Dredge the pork chops in flour mixture.
• Cook pork chops for about 4 minutes on each side or until browned.
• Place pork chops in a single layer in an ungreased roasting pan or 13 x 9 x 2 baking dish.
• In another bowl, combine mushroom soup, chicken broth, half the container of sour cream and rosemary with a wisk.
• Pour over pork chops.
• Sprinkle half the can of fried onions on top.
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.
• Then, stir remaining sour cream into gravy.
• Sprinkle remaining can of fried onions on top of pork chops.
• Return to oven and bake uncovered for about ten more minutes.

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Trim the chops of excess fat. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a 14-inch cast-iron skillet (if you have a smaller one, you'll need to work in batches) over high heat, and then swirl in the olive oil. Lay in the pork chops and don't move them for a few minutes, to assure a good golden sear forms. Turn and brown well on the second side for a total of about 10 minutes. Transfer the chops to a warm plate.
• Swirl the butter into the pan. Add the onion and apples. Saute until the onion slices are lightly caramelized and the apples have begun to soften, about 8 minutes. Stir in the beer or other liquid. Return chops to the pan.
• Cook until the pork is tender, about 15 more minutes (depending on the size of the chops), turning halfway through and covering the chops with the apple mixture. If the apple mixture needs a little thickening, transfer the chops to the warm plate again and simmer the mixture on high for a few minutes to reduce. Serve the chops over rice or mashed potatoes with a large spoonful of the apple-onion mixture over the top.