Best Spice Em Up Pork Chops Recipes

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SPICED PORK CHOPS



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Being a widow who likes to cook big meals, I frequently invite family and friends for dinner. On busy days, I rely on this easy recipe, which I got from a dear friend. It's hearty and satisfying and always gets raves. -Joan MacKinnon, Brooklyn, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
4 pork loin chops (about 3/4 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup ketchup
1 cup water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add pork chops, a few at a time; seal bag and toss to coat. , In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, water and brown sugar; pour over chops. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICED BUTTER-BASTED PORK CHOPS



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These pork chops are juicy inside, crusty outside and draped in a smoky butter sauce, but they won't set off your fire alarm. They're cooked low and slow with a few key ingredients. First, thick chops are coated with salt and sugar, which promotes browning, then they're cooked over moderate heat. Smoked paprika and fennel seeds season the butter that's added, but feel free to swap in dried herbs or other ground or whole spices. Basting the chops with this infused butter creates a rich crust quickly so that the interior stays tender. The key is to watch the temperature of your skillet: Lower the heat if things are moving along too quickly, and the chops will achieve what you're after in time.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (1- to 1½-inch-thick) bone-in pork rib chops (10 to 12 ounces each)
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as canola or grapeseed)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon fennel, cumin or coriander seeds, crushed
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Pat the pork dry and season all over with the sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. In a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet, heat the oil over medium. Add the pork chops, cover with a lid or baking sheet, and cook until browned on the outside and the internal temperature is between 110 and 120 degrees, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Reduce the heat if burning or sizzling wildly.
  • Using tongs, stack both chops on top of one another, then grab both chops together and hold upright to sear the fat caps until crisp, about 1 minute. Lay the chops back down in one layer and add the butter, paprika and fennel seeds. Season the butter with salt and pepper. Tilt the skillet and baste the pork by spooning the melting butter and drippings over the pork until the internal temperature registers 130 degrees, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the pork chops to a lipped plate and pour the butter over top. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with a spoonful of the butter.

SPICED PORK CHOPS II



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This is based on Joan MacKinnon's really great 'Spiced Pork Chop' recipe, modified based on numerous reviews from others and trial and error. This is my current favorite version for empty nesters (i.e. two servings). The gravy is optional but very tasty. It is important to use the size pan indicated so that wine sauce can spread out and evolve. I find the gravy is better if not too thick. Also use milk if you want a thinner gravy.

Provided by PJ Nawlins

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Baked

Time 1h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 (1-inch thick) bone-in pork loin chops
1 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil
¾ cup dry sherry
¾ cup water
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x14-inch baking dish.
  • Mix flour, garlic powder, mustard, paprika, cayenne pepper, celery salt, ground ginger, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper together in a shallow dish.
  • Dredge pork chops in the flour mixture to coat. Reserve remaining flour mixture.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook pork chops in hot oil until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to prepared baking dish, reserving any drippings in the skillet.
  • Stir sherry, water, and brown sugar together until sugar dissolves; pour over pork chops.
  • Bake in preheated oven until tender and no longer pink in the center, 40 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Move pork chops to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Pour liquid from baking dish into the skillet with reserved drippings.
  • Place skillet with drippings mixture to medium-low heat. Stir cream into the drippings. Cook and stir, gradually integrating reserved flour mixture, until the mixture begins to thicken. Serve as a gravy for the pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 128.1 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 39.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 939.1 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

CAJUN SPICED PORK CHOPS



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This is an incredibly flavorful recipe that is quick and easy to make. Most people keep these spices stocked in their pantry!

Provided by danaleotx

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Pan Fried

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon rubbed dried sage leaves
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 center cut pork chops

Steps:

  • Mix paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, sage, and garlic salt on a plate. Liberally coat each pork chop with the spice mixture.
  • Heat olive oil and several pumps of non-stick, butter-flavored spray in a large skillet over high heat. Place pork chops in the skillet, reducing heat to medium. Cook until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 271.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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