Best Savory Herb Pork Chops Recipes

HERBED PORK CHOPS WITH HOMEMADE RUB

Steps:

• Mix parsley, marjoram, thyme, sage, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
• Rub 1/2 teaspoon of the herb mixture over each pork chop. Store remaining herb mix in an airtight container for later use.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook pork chops in skillet until no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

BRAISED HERB PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine the first 8 ingredients; rub over both sides of pork chops. In a Dutch oven, brown chops in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, saute onions and garlic for 2 minutes. Add carrots and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat., Return chops to pan. Cover and bake at 325° until meat and vegetables are tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. If desired, thicken pan juices. Serve with potatoes and if desired, top with chopped fresh thyme. Freeze option: Cool pork mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, stirring occasionally.

HERBED PORK CHOPS

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.

SAVORY HERB PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large zip-lock freezer bag, stir together ¼ cup apple juice, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and mustard; add in pork.
• Seal bag, and shake well to coat; chill 30 minutes, turning once.
• Remove pork from marinade, discarding marinade.
• Pat pork dry; sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
• Cook pork in hot oil in a big skillet over med-high heat 3 minutes on each side; remove pork from skillet.
• Cook onion and garlic in hot drippings, stirring constantly 1 minute.
• Add in remaining ¾ cup apple juice to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from bottom of pan.
• Stir in rosemary, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.
• Bring onion mixture to a boil; decrease heat to med-low and simmer 3-5 minutes or until mixture is reduced by half.
• Add pork to onion mixture, turning to coat.
• Cover and cook 5-10 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 155°.
• Remove from heat, and place pork on a serving platter; cover with foil and let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together ¼ cup water, 1 tablespoon flour, remaining 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar and remaining 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar in skillet until smooth.
• Bring to a boil over med-low heat; decrease heat to low and simmer 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened and bubbly.
• Drizzle sauce over pork and serve.