Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our braised pork chops, an exquisite symphony of flavors that will elevate your taste buds to new heights. Braising, a time-honored cooking technique, transforms humble pork chops into tender, fall-off-the-bone morsels, enveloped in a rich and savory sauce. This collection of recipes offers a versatile range of culinary adventures, each one infused with unique ingredients and cooking methods to cater to diverse palates.
From the aromatic blend of five-spice powder and citrusy orange peel to the tangy sweetness of apples and the comforting warmth of ginger, these recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or seek a more adventurous culinary escapade, our braised pork chops will take you on a mouthwatering voyage that celebrates the art of slow-cooked perfection. So, prepare to embark on a culinary expedition where taste and tenderness intertwine, and experience the magic of braised pork chops like never before.
SPICED PORK CHOPS WITH MAPLE-BRAISED GREENS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the paprika, cumin, coriander, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Season the pork chops all over with 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture; set aside the remaining spice mixture.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes; remove to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Stir in the onion and greens. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts softening and the greens wilt, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining spice mixture and stir to combine.
- Add 2 cups water, the maple syrup, beans, tomato paste and vinegar to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then nestle the pork chops in the mixture. Simmer until the pork is just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes; remove to a plate. Increase the heat to medium high and simmer until the greens are tender and the sauce thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the pork chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 88 milligrams, Sodium 914 milligrams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 16 grams
BRAISED PORK CHOPS WITH FIVE-SPICE AND ORANGE PEEL
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a small bowl, combine salt, five-spice powder, coriander and black pepper. Put the pork chops in a large bowl, and sprinkle with the spice mixture, lightly coating the chops by patting and shaking them.
- Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Place pork chops in pan, and brown well on both sides. Pour off fat, then return pan to heat. Add wine, broth, orange zest, ginger and garlic. Bring to a boil, then cover pan and place in oven. Braise until tender, about 1 hour. Allow the chops to cool in the cooking liquid.
- To serve, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large sauté pan. Add chops, and cook until reheated and browned, about 2 minutes a side. If desired, serve with polenta or risotto.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 439, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 626 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
BRAISED PORK SHOULDER
Steps:
- Using a spice grinder, grind the coriander and cumin seeds until they are a fine powder.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Sprinkle the pork shoulder with the ground spices and salt, then tie each piece so they cook evenly.
- Coat a Dutch oven with olive oil and bring to a high heat. Brown the first pork on all sides. Remove the pork from the pan and reserve. Ditch the fat in the pan and give a few drops of new oil. Repeat with the second pork and remove.
- Lower the heat to medium and toss in the fennel and onions and season them with salt and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper. Cook the onions and fennel until they are soft and very aromatic, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.
- Add the wine and reduce by half. Stir in the mustard and add the bay leaves and thyme. Return the pork to the Dutch oven and add stock to the pan until it comes halfway up the side of the pork. Add salt if needed. Bring the liquid to a boil, cover and put the Dutch oven in the preheated oven.
- After 1 hour, turn the pork over and add more liquid to the pan if the liquid level has gone down. Cover and return to the oven for 1 hour.
- Turn the pork back over and return to the oven without the lid and cook for 45 more minutes. The liquid should concentrate.
- Remove the pan from the oven, remove the pork and reserve for 15 minutes, tented with aluminum foil. Skim any excess fat from the pan and reduce the pan juices, if needed.
- Slice the pork and serve with onions, fennel and juices.
- Wine Pairing Suggestion: Pinot Grigio
ORANGE-SAGE PORK CHOPS
This 'pork chop pick me up' adds a bright splash of citrus and warm sage to your weeknight dinner! We can all use a little spice!
Provided by I Can't Believe its Not Butter!
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!®
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Season chops with salt and cracked black pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chops, turning once, until done, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1/4 cup juice from orange. Remove chops to serving platter and keep warm.
- Melt remaining 1 tablespoon Spread in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add orange juice and bring to a boil, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan. Boil 1 minute or until mixture reduces slightly. Remove from heat and stir in sage and orange peel. Drizzle over chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 216.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
EASY BRAISED PORK CHOPS
This recipe creates very juicy tender pork chops, and caramelized onions. I serve the onions over mashed potatoes.
Provided by Karen Parnell
Categories Pork
Time 57m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in medium hot skillet.
- Brown chops for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove chops from pan.
- Sauté onions and garlic in pan 2 minutes, until soft.
- Reduce heat to low, and return chops to pan.
- Spread the onions over the chops, cover and braise for 45 minutes.
BRAISED PORK CHOPS
Simple seasonings in this recipe let the wonderful natural flavor of braised pork chops really shine through. With homemade bread and a salad, this makes a delightful meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add chops; seal bag and shake to coat. , In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook chops in oil for about 3 minutes per side or until well browned. Remove chops and set aside. Cook onion, celery and garlic in drippings until tender. , Return chops to the skillet; add broth, thyme and bay leaf. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until pork juices run clear. Remove bay leaf. , Transfer chops to a serving plate. With a slotted spoon, remove celery and onion; spoon over chops. Thicken juices for gravy if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 679mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
BRAISED PORK IN ORANGE SAUCE (CARNE DE PUERCO A LA NARANJA)
Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot, add pork cubes and saute over medium-high heat until cubes start to brown, about 10 minutes. The cubes may give off a lot of water; if so, continue cooking and stirring until water evaporates. Add caramel coloring and continue cooking and stirring until pieces are a rich brown. Do not let caramel coloring burn.
- Add all the remaining ingredients except the flour and orange juice paste. Stir to mix well. Then add flour paste and mix well so there are no lumps in the sauce. Lower heat to barely simmering, cover pan and leave to cook 1 hour or longer, until pork cubes are tender and sauce is thick and unctuous.
- Serve immediately, removing bay leaves, cinnamon stick and fresh thyme sprig. Garnish with thin slices of unpeeled orange or orange wedges, and serve with rice and beans, and West Indian vegetables, such as yams, yautia and malanga.
CHINESE FIVE SPICE PORK CHOPS
Make and share this Chinese Five Spice Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jen T
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Arrange the pork chops in a single layer in a non-metallic baking dish.
- Sprinkle on the five spice powder, then drizzle over the soy sauce and garlic oil.
- Using clean hands rub the mixture into the meat.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 325°C/160°F.
- Uncover the dish and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the meat is cooked through and tender.
- Serve immediately with a green leafy vegetable or broccoli and plain boiled or steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.4, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 137.3, Sodium 612.3, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 42.2
BRAISED HERB PORK CHOPS
These herb-packed braised pork chops are great for entertaining because it comes together quickly and bakes for 2 hours. While visiting, my guests and I can enjoy the wonderful aroma. -Darci Truax, Billings, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
Tips:
- To ensure tender and flavorful pork chops, choose chops that are at least 1 inch thick.
- If you don't have Chinese five-spice powder, you can make your own by combining equal parts ground cinnamon, star anise, fennel seeds, cloves, and Sichuan peppercorns.
- To achieve a deep golden brown color on the pork chops, sear them over medium-high heat before braising.
- Adding orange zest and juice to the braising liquid adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the dish.
- If you don't have orange zest, you can use lemon zest instead.
- Braising the pork chops for at least 1 hour allows the meat to become fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Serve the braised pork chops with a side of steamed rice or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
This recipe for braised pork chops with five-spice and orange peel is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork chops are tender and flavorful, and the braising liquid makes a delicious sauce. Serve this dish with a side of steamed rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
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