Best 8 Easy Braised Pork Chops Recipes

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Braised pork chops are a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. This dish features tender, juicy pork chops that are slowly cooked in a flavorful braising liquid. The result is a fall-off-the-bone meat that is packed with flavor.

In this article, we will share three delicious recipes for braised pork chops. The first recipe is a classic braised pork chops recipe that uses simple ingredients and can be easily made in a Dutch oven. The second recipe is a more flavorful version that uses a variety of herbs and spices. The third recipe is a slow cooker braised pork chops recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy these delicious and easy-to-make braised pork chops. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Let's cook with our recipes!

BRAISED PORK LOIN CHOPS



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An easy herb rub gives sensational taste to boneless braised pork chops that can be cooked on the stovetop in minutes. The meat turns out tender and delicious. -Marilyn Larsen, Port Orange, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup dry white wine or apple juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients; rub over both sides of pork chops. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat; brown chops on both sides. Remove from pan., In same pan, bring wine to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Add chops; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until pork is tender, 6-8 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEER-BRAISED PORK CHOPS



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This is a quick and easy recipe that results in tender and flavorful pork chops.

Provided by BARNETTCB

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 boneless pork chops, 1/2-inch thick
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup beer
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons stone ground mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops and shake well to coat thoroughly.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and heat until sizzling. Add pork chops in a single layer. Saute until browned on one side, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Turn pork chops over and cook for an additional 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Transfer pork chops to a plate.
  • Add beer, vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, and rosemary to the skillet and mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Return pork chops to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until pork chops are no longer pink in the center, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Transfer pork chops to a plate. Increase heat to medium and boil pan juices in the skillet until thickened, whisking often, about 3 minutes. Top pork chops with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 66.6 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 439 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

BRAISED PORK CHOPS



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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

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 pork chops (3/4 inch thick)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, sliced
3/4 cup sliced celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (13-3/4 ounces) beef broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf

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.

EASY BRAISED PORK CHOPS



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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

4 pork chops, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 -3 onions, sliced into rings
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
salt
pepper

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



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This recipe for Braised Pork Chops is from "Southern Country Cooking from the Loveless Cafe," by Jane and Michael Stern. Try serving this with hush puppies and sour slaw.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola oil
Six 6-ounce boneless center-cut pork chops, trimmed of any fat
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire or soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
Sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together mustard, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt with 1/3 cup water. Pour over pork chops. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until tender, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer pork to a serving platter. Raise heat to medium-high and cook sauce until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over pork chops; garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

BRAISED PORK CHOPS



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This recipe comes from The Pillsbury Complete Cookbook, which I received as a wedding present from my husband's Aunt Wilma. I adapted the recipe to suit my family's taste. The chops always come out tender and very flavorful!

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pork loin chops (1/2-inch thick)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, brown pork chops in olive oil, turning to brown on both sides.
  • Add water and remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and simmer for about 20-30 minutes until pork chops are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.5, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 170.8, Sodium 206.2, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 52.1

ONE-PAN CIDER-BRAISED PORK CHOPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: water, dried bay leaves, garlic, black peppercorn, sea salt, ice, bone-in pork chops, sea salt, pepper, high-heat cooking oil, shallots, turnip, dijon mustard, fresh sage, apple cider, reduced sodium chicken stock, collard green

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups water
2 dried bay leaves
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon black peppercorn
⅓ cup sea salt
4 cups ice
2 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch (2 -cm) thick
sea salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon high-heat cooking oil, of choice, such as vegetable or peanut
2 shallots, diced
3 cups turnip, diced
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
2 cups apple cider
1 cup reduced sodium chicken stock
1 bunch collard green, stemmed and toughly chopped

Steps:

  • Make the brine: Combine the water, bay leaves, garlic, peppercorns, and salt in a medium pot over medium heat and stir until the salt is dissolved.
  • Remove the brine from heat and stir in the ice cubes.
  • Once the brine is cooled, add the pork chops to a glass dish and pour the brine over. Chill in the refrigerator for 1-10 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat the oil in a large cast iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the pork chops and sear without disturbing until caramelized and browned on the first side, about 2 minutes, then flip and sear on the other side. Remove the pork chops from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the shallots to the pan and cook until they begin to soften and caramelize, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the turnips and season with salt, then spread in an even layer and let caramelize, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the mustard and sage. Cook for 1 minute more.
  • Pour in the apple cider and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low-medium and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the collard greens and stir to incorporate. Nestle the pork chops into the sauce, making sure that they are partly submerged.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for about 12 minutes, until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 135˚F (57˚C).
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes as the internal temperature continues to climb to 145˚F (63˚C).
  • Divide the pork chops, vegetables, and sauce between plates and serve.
  • Nutrition, Pork Chops without braising liquid: Calories: 470, Total fat: 27 grams, Sodium: 790 grams, Total carbs: 48 grams, Dietary fiber: 7 grams, Sugars: 6 grams, Protein: 48 grams Braising Liquid, ¼ cup (60 ml) serving - Calories: 20, Total fat: 0, Sodium: 48 grams, Total carbs: 5 grams, Dietary fiber: 0 grams, Sugars: 4 grams, Protein: 0 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1139 calories, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 41 grams

BRAISED HERB PORK CHOPS



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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

1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
7 bone-in pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups thinly sliced onions
4 large garlic cloves, sliced
5 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups chicken broth
Hot mashed potatoes
Chopped fresh thyme, optional

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:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for braising, as it will distribute heat evenly and prevent hot spots.
  • Brown the pork chops before braising to develop flavor.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the pot for a flavorful and nutritious meal.
  • Use a flavorful braising liquid, such as chicken broth, beef broth, or apple cider.
  • Simmer the pork chops over low heat until they are tender and fall apart easily.
  • Serve the pork chops with the braising liquid and vegetables for a delicious and comforting meal.

Conclusion:

Braised pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork chops are tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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