Pork chops are a versatile and affordable cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. In this article, we'll share two delicious recipes for pork chop dinners: a classic pan-fried pork chop dinner and a flavorful baked pork chop dinner. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. So, whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, we've got you covered.
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SOUTHERN SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS IN BROWN GRAVY
Southern comfort food at its easiest. Pork chops smothered in onion, garlic, baby bella mushrooms, and a brown gravy sauce. Tastes great as gravy on mashed potatoes too!
Provided by TXRachel
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook onion and garlic in the butter, stirring occasionally, until is browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove onion and garlic and set aside.
- Stir flour slowly into butter. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until flour is deep brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in broth. Add onion, garlic, mushrooms, and parsley. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper and brown in the hot pan, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Add gravy mixture from the saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat until tender and no longer pink in the centers, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 95.7 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 828.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
GRANDMA'S PORK CHOPS IN MUSHROOM GRAVY
This is my Grandma's recipe that she gave me when I got married. Pork chops are baked then served with a rich mushroom sauce. It takes a little bit of work, but is great for a special dinner - my husband loves it!
Provided by HEIDIHELM
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Braised
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and saute until fragrant. Season pork chops with salt and pepper, then fry them in the skillet just until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the pork chops to a baking pan or Dutch oven.
- Pour the mushrooms into the skillet with the pork drippings and garlic, and stir in the sherry and beef broth, scraping any bits of pork that are stuck to the pan. Bring to a boil, then pour over the pork chops in the baking pan. Cover with a lid, or aluminum foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the lid or foil, and continue to bake for another 15 minutes. Remove the chops from the pan to a serving platter, and place the dish on the stove over medium heat. Stir together the cornstarch and water. When the juices in the pan come to a boil, slowly stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spoon sauce over the chops, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 58.6 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 609 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
GRANNY'S BUTTERMILK FRIED PORK CHOPS
These are the tender, slow cooked, melt in your mouth pork chops that your southern grandma used to make. I cut the fattening factor by using "Enova" oil. This is comfort food at its best. I like to cut out the bone of my cooked pork chop then put it between two slices of plain soft white bread..mmmm.. heaven! This isn't actually my grandma's recipe--her recipes died with her, but this is pretty darned close!
Provided by BETHANY T.
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 4 porkchops, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sprinkle both sides of pork chops lightly with seasoning salt. I like Garlic & Pepper Seasoning salt, but Lawry's is good, so is Old Bay.
- Place chops into a ziplock bag and pour in the buttermilk. Squeeze air out of the bag before you close it, and mush it around a little to make sure that all chops are coated with the buttermilk. LeT stand in the fridge for several hours.
- In a pie plate, mix together flour, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp seasoning salt. more or less to your taste.
- Heat oil in a large heavy frying pan to medium high heat. Oil should reach slightly less than 1/2 inch deep in the pan.
- Dip buttermilk coated chops in flour mixture making sure that it is completely coated. Repeat with all chops.
- When oil is hot, add chops and let cook uncovered for about 2 minutes. Turn down heat to medium low and let cook uncovered until bottoms are browned and red juices start to accumulate over the bones.
- Turn over with tongs, cover pan with a lid, then turn down heat slightly and let cook until browned on the bottoms.
- Transfer to a sheet of crinkled foil. Wrap foil loosely around chops and let rest for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.9, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 82.1, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 29.1
GRANDMA EDNA'S CAJUN PORK
My grandma used to make this for our family on special occasions. We love to carry on the delicious tradition. -Tonya Cline, Greenville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h35m
Yield 12 servings (2-1/4 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Finely chop vegetables. In a large skillet, saute vegetables in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in seasonings and pepper sauce., Cut several slits in roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Spoon onion mixture between slits and over the top of meat. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until pork is tender., Transfer roast to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain cooking juices and pour into a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with roast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRANDMA'S BAKED PORK CHOPS
Make and share this Grandma's Baked Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Delilah26
Categories Pork
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut onions into chunks and boil for 10 minutes.
- salt and pepper chops and place in large baking dish.
- cover chops with onions.
- combine all other ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- pour mixture over chops and onions.
- bake at 375 degrees for an hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 940.5, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 150.1, Sodium 182.7, Carbohydrate 124.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 113, Protein 47
GRANDMA'S PORK CHOPS
Steps:
- 1. Rub both sides of the chops with the dry rub, coating them generously. Place them in a deep baking dish, overlapping if necessary. Stir the citrus juices, vinegar, and garlic together in a bowl until blended. Pour over the chops and massage into them.
- 2. Marinate the chops at room temperature for up to 1 hour or in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- 3. Pour enough oil into a large, heavy skillet to film the bottom. (If necessary, work in batches or use two skillets - if you have them and space on the stove to hold them.) Heat the oil over medium heat until rippling. Remove the chops from the marinade and discard the marinade. Add as many chops as will fit in the pan without touching. Cook until the chops are well browned on the underside, about 6 minutes. Turn the chops and cook until they are firm near the bone when you poke them with a finger, about 8 minutes. Keep warm while cooking the second batch, if necessary. Serve immediately.
GRANNY'S SLOW-COOKED SUNDAY SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS
Make and share this Granny's Slow-Cooked Sunday Smothered Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Brookelynne26
Categories Pork
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse the pork chops and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle salt and pepper over chops, then dredge in flour to lightly coat. Reserve the remaining flour.
- In large, deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add two of the pork chops and cook, turning once until well browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chops to a plate. Repeat with remaining chops.
- Add onions and garlic to the fat in the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low and add reserved flour. Cook, stirring, until it begins to brown, about 8 minutes.
- In a small bowl combine the stock, water, Worcestershire, vinegar, mustard, molasses and allspice. Add to pan and stir until well incorporated. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Return the pork chops and their accumulated juices to the pan.
- Cover and simmer until the chops are very tender, about 45 minutes, turning the chops halfway through cooking. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 60.8, Sodium 1134.9, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 24.9
Tips:
- Choose the right pork chops: Look for pork chops that are about 1 inch thick and have a good amount of marbling. This will help ensure that they are juicy and flavorful.
- Season the pork chops well: Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices before cooking. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat.
- Cook the pork chops over medium heat: Cooking the pork chops over medium heat will help to prevent them from drying out. It is also important to not overcrowd the pan, as this will also cause the pork chops to steam rather than fry.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork chops are cooked to the desired doneness: The USDA recommends cooking pork chops to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. However, some people prefer to cook their pork chops to a slightly higher temperature, such as 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the pork chops rest before serving: Allowing the pork chops to rest for a few minutes before serving will help to redistribute the juices and make them more tender.
Conclusion:
Pork chops are a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, there is a pork chop recipe that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that your family and friends will love.
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