Best 6 Heavenly Pork Chops Recipes

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Pork chops are a versatile and flavorful cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. This article provides recipes for three different ways to cook pork chops: pan-fried, baked, and grilled. Each recipe is simple to follow and results in a delicious and satisfying meal. The pan-fried pork chops are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and then cooked until golden brown and crispy. The baked pork chops are marinated in a mixture of herbs and spices, then roasted in the oven until tender and juicy. The grilled pork chops are seasoned with a simple rub, then grilled over medium heat until cooked through. All three recipes are accompanied by detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.

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JUICY BAKED PORK CHOPS



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These baked pork chops are the best oven baked pork chops ever! They are so easy to make, super juicy, and flavorful. Rub them with a few pantry staple spices and pop them into the oven for about 18 minutes and dinner will be ready!

Provided by Kristen Stevens

Categories     Dinner

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
1 teaspoon EACH: salt, pepper, and oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
4 boneless pork chops

Steps:

  • Turn your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oregano.
  • Drizzle the 1 tablespoon of olive oil over both sides of the pork chops. Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over both sides of the pork chops and place them in a baking dish. (see notes) Drizzle them with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Bake the pork chops uncovered for 18 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Once you remove them from the oven, let them rest in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 pork chop, Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 647 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g

HEAVENLY PORK CHOPS



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These pork chops are absolutely delicious. There are many breaded pork chop recipes out there, but this one is better than most due to the spice rub that the pork chops sit in for several hours before getting dipped in the wet ingredients and the breadcrumb/Parmesan cheese mixture. Oh my goodness! Dinner heaven. Now, I like to serve these with ligonberry jelly or jam .....it goes fantastic with them. If you don't have that, don't let that put you off trying this recipe, it's great without it too. But I got hooked on the ligonberry stuff when another recipe for Swedish meatballs called for it (most recipes for Swedish meatballs do) .... and I discovered obtaining some was as easy as visiting your local IKEA store. They're similar to cranberries, but less tart, and you start to wonder how you lived without them, lol.

Provided by JacquelynLee

Categories     Pork

Time 16m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
6 pork loin chops with bone (1 inch thick)
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 1/4 cups dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • 1) In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; rub over both sides of pork chops. Cover; refrigerate 1-4 hours.
  • 2) In a shallow dish, beat egg and milk. In another shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip pork into the egg mixture, then into the crumb mixture.
  • 3) Spray a broiler pan (with a rack) with cooking spray. Place pork chops on the rack. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, flip the chops over, and bake on second side for about another 30 minutes.

QUICK AND EASY HONEY-GARLIC PORK CHOPS



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This is a quick and easy recipe for pork chops in a flavorful honey-garlic sauce.

Provided by andsha

Categories     Pan Fried Pork Chops

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (5 ounce) pork chops
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup honey
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons rice vinegar

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
  • Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sear pork chops until golden brown and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the pan juices, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add honey, water, and vinegar. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally until sauce has reduced down and slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Return pork back to the skillet and baste generously with the sauce.
  • Transfer skillet under the broiler and broil until edges of pork chops are slightly charred, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 28.2 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

HEAVENLY PORK CHOPS



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This is a recipe that my mom made when I was a child and even until I got married and moved out. I have copied her in using this recipe for my family and friends and they love it.

Provided by Janie Helm

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

6-8 pork chops
1/4 c oil
1 tsp salt
2 c orange juice

Steps:

  • 1. Put oil in skillet and put on stove burner set at med high heat. Salt pork chops and brown in the skillet.
  • 2. Remove pork chops from skillet and set aside. Pour off the excess oil. Put pork chops back in skillet and put back on stove burner. Pour orange juice over the pork chops and when it comes to a boil turn the heat down to simmer; put lid on the skillet and let simmer for 30 minutes.

HONEY-GARLIC PORK CHOPS



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Hands down, these are the best pork chops I have ever had.

Provided by Leigh Ann Rebholz

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Boneless

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 (1-inch thick) boneless pork chops
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup honey
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 dash cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown pork chops 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Whisk honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and butter together in a bowl and pour over the pork chops in the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let pork chops sit in the baking dish 5 minutes more to soak up juices.
  • Serve pork chops topped with extra sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 666 calories, Carbohydrate 68.9 g, Cholesterol 154.2 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 55.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1314.5 mg, Sugar 66.7 g

CHEF JOHN'S SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS



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You know that when a recipe has 'smothered' in the name, it's going to be easy. It's a beautiful combination of dark, rich onion gravy covering pan-fried pork chops. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large yellow onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ cup buttermilk
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper on both sides. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; brown pork chops well on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Discard excess grease from pan and melt butter in the same skillet. Reduce heat to medium and stir onion in the hot skillet with a pinch of salt until onion is very browned and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute; stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth into skillet and stir, dissolving browned bits of food in the bottom of the skillet. Pour juices that have accumulated on plate containing pork chops into the sauce. Mix in buttermilk until smooth. Add water. Bring sauce to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until onions begin to break down and sauce is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Place pork chops into sauce, spooning sauce over meat to coat. Turn heat to low and simmer until chops are tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Adjust levels of salt and pepper and serve chops with gravy on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 80.3 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 78.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • Selecting the Pork Chops: Choose high-quality pork chops that are at least 1-inch thick for best results.
  • Tenderizing the Pork Chops: To ensure tender chops, consider using a meat mallet to lightly pound them before cooking.
  • Seasoning the Pork Chops: For maximum flavor, season the pork chops generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before cooking.
  • Cooking Method: This recipe utilizes pan-searing followed by baking to achieve a crispy exterior and juicy interior. Alternatively, you can grill or broil the pork chops for a smoky flavor.
  • Resting the Pork Chops: After cooking, let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful bite.
  • Sauce Variations: Feel free to experiment with different sauces to complement the pork chops. Consider a classic brown sauce, a tangy BBQ sauce, or a creamy mushroom sauce.

Conclusion:

This "Heavenly Pork Chops" recipe offers a delightful and versatile main course that can be enjoyed for various occasions. By following the detailed steps and incorporating the tips provided, you'll be able to create tender, juicy, and flavorful pork chops that will impress your family and friends. Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings and sauces to find your perfect combination. Remember, cooking is an art form that allows you to express your creativity, so have fun in the kitchen and enjoy the delicious results!

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