Craving for authentic Italian flavors? Look no further than these delectable Homemade Italian Pork Chops, a culinary symphony that promises an explosion of taste in every bite. Our comprehensive recipe guide features three tantalizing variations, each offering a unique journey through the vibrant culinary landscape of Italy. From the classic charm of our Italian Pork Chops with Creamy Mushroom Sauce to the rustic simplicity of our Italian Pork Chops with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach, and the vibrant zest of our Italian Pork Chops with Lemon and Herbs, these recipes are an ode to the diverse culinary traditions of Italy's regional cuisines. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and treat your taste buds to an unforgettable Italian feast!
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
ITALIAN STYLE PORK CHOPS
When I make these chops, I always have to make extra. Everyone has to eat more than they need. Great with a salad. The chops are baked in a crispy, buttery coating in the oven.
Provided by MHFAB1
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed saltines, Parmesan cheese, Italian-style seasoning and garlic powder and mix together well.
- Dip the chops in the melted butter and then dredge each chop in the cracker mixture, coating all sides thoroughly. Place the chops in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until internal pork temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 138.4 mg, Fat 48.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 26.9 g, Sodium 1021.9 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
PORK CHOPS ALLA PIZZAIOLA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 37m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the pork chops with salt and pepper. Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook until they are brown and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted horizontally into the pork registers 160 degrees F, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the pork chops to a plate and tent with foil to keep them warm.
- Add the onion to the same skillet and saute over medium heat until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices, herbes de Provence, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer until the flavors blend and the juices thicken slightly, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and more red pepper flakes. Return the pork chops and any accumulated juices from the plate to the skillet and turn the pork chops to coat with the sauce.
- Place 1 pork chop on each plate. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve.
ITALIAN PORK CHOPS RECIPE
These Italian Pork Chops require just a few ingredients and are baked in the oven with loads of veggies. Have it ready and on the table in just 30 minutes!
Provided by Lil' Luna
Categories Main Course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the chopped veggies on a large sheet pan.
- In a small dish, mix oil, Italian seasoning, and salt. Pour half of it over the veggies along with the Parmesan cheese and toss.
- Place the pork chops on top of the veggies and then coat both sides of the pork chops with the remaining oil seasoning. Sprinkle everything with fresh cracked pepper.
- Bake for 8 minutes, flip the chops, bake another 8 minutes and then increase the oven heat to broil. Broil for 4-6 minutes or until nice and browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Sodium 681 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRISPY ITALIAN PORK CHOPS
Win over the picky eaters with our Crispy Italian Pork Chops. Italian flavors, a crispy coating and fresh veggies combine in our Crispy Italian Pork Chops.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 servings, one pork chop and 1 cup salad each.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pound each pork chop with meat mallet, rolling pin or side of a can to 1/4-inch thickness. Place chops in large resealable plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup of the dressing; seal bag. Turn bag gently to coat chops evenly with dressing. Refrigerate 30 min. to 1 hour to marinate. Remove chops from marinade; discard bag and marinade.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat chops with coating mix as directed on package; discard any remaining coating mix. Place chops in 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
- Bake 20 to 25 min. or until cooked through (160°F). Toss arugula with remaining 1/4 cup dressing; arrange on serving platter. Top with chops; sprinkle with tomato and onion. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 860 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 35 g
ITALIAN-STYLE PORK CHOPS
An Italian-style version of pork chops was one of the first recipes I tried making in the early years of my marriage. I've changed it over the years to be healthier by reducing added oil and fat, and by adding in some vegetables. It works well served over hot rice. -Traci Hoppes, Spring Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute peppers and mushrooms in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Remove and keep warm., Sprinkle chops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In the same skillet, brown chops in remaining oil. Add the marinara sauce, olives, remaining salt and pepper, and reserved pepper mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 10-15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 930mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
PORK CHOPS ITALIANO
Flavorful, tender pork chops with Italian pizzazz. Great served over noodles.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in mushrooms; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and set aside.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops, browning on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Place the pork chops on a plate, then drain all but 1 tablespoon of drippings from the skillet. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the tomatoes, then season with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Transfer the pork chops back to the skillet; cover and simmer until the pork chops are tender and no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. Stir in some water if the mixture becomes too dry. Place the bell pepper on top of the pork, then add the reserved mushrooms. Continue to simmer until the bell pepper is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 339.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
HOMEMADE ITALIAN PORK CHOPS
Tomato sauce seasoned with oregano, basil and garlic gives Italian flavor to tender chops. "This is one of the few ways I will eat pork chops," relates Vickie Lowe of Lititz, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet, brown pork chops on both sides. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the mushrooms, onion and garlic. Top with the pork chops. , In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce, lemon juice, salt, oregano, basil and parsley. Pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.Remove pork and keep warm. Transfer mushroom mixture to a saucepan. , In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over the pork chops. , Garnish with green pepper rings if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 897mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 40g protein.
ITALIAN BREADED PORK CHOPS
My father's side of the family is Sicilian, and has been making these pork chops for at least 3 generations. My husband frequently requests these over my marinated and grilled pork chops when I give him a choice. If you do not have an oven-proof skillet, you may cook the chops on the stove at medium-low.
Provided by ELISAW
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, beat together the eggs and milk. In a separate small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until lightly browned. Remove garlic, reserving for other uses.
- Dip each pork chop into the egg mixture, then into the bread crumb mixture, coating evenly. Place coated pork chops in the skillet, and brown abut 5 minutes on each side.
- Place the skillet and pork chops in the preheated oven, and cook 25 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 185.6 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1026.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
BAKED ITALIAN PORK CHOPS
Baked Italian Pork Chops is a fail-proof oven baked pork chop recipe. The pork chops are baked slowly in the oven for a juicy, fork-tender dinner. Say goodbye to dry, tough pork chops with this easy Italian pork chop recipe.
Provided by Barbara
Categories Entree Main Course
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season both sides of pork chops generously with garlic salt and black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium high heat; brown both sides of pork chops.
- Place browned pork chops in prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix drained mushrooms (optional), canned tomatoes with the juices, and wine; pour over browned pork chops.
- Sprinkle dried oregano over top of pork chops.
- Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours depending on thickness of pork. See below for recommendations. Be sure to baste pork in its liquids every 30 minutes.
- Serve over rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 675 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 74 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 224 mg, Sodium 436 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ITALIAN RUBBED PORK CHOPS
A perky garlic and herb rub adds pizzazz to these juicy chops that will have everyone at the table licking their lips. "They're special enough for company, too...and so easy to prepare," notes Kathleen Taugher of East Troy, Wisconsin.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; rub over pork chops. Place in a 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake uncovered, at 350° for 38-42 minutes or until juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ITALIAN BBQ PORK CHOPS
BBQ turned Italian! Just the right amount of sweetness; it's addictive! Enjoy!
Provided by Sarah
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir the balsamic vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper together in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook the sauce at a simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and black pepper. Brush the chops with the sauce from the saucepan.
- Cook the pork chops on the preheated grill until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 3 minutes before serving with the remaining sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 807.1 mg, Sugar 27.2 g
ITALIAN PORK CHOPS
Chop, chop! These Italian-flavored chops are ready in minutes!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place Bisquick mix, dressing and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Coat pork chops with Bisquick mix. Dip coated pork chops into dressing, then coat with bread crumbs.
- Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in oil about 5 minutes or until golden brown; reduce heat to low. Carefully turn pork. Cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until pork is no longer pink in center. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg
SWEET BARBECUED PORK CHOPS
I often prepare a double recipe of these tangy bbq pork chops, then freeze half to keep on hand. They're so easy and taste so fresh, family and friends never guess this quick entree was frozen! -Susan Holderman, Fostoria, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, brown pork chops 2-3 minutes on each side. Return all to pan., In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over chops. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Place pork chops in freezer containers; top with sauce. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring sauce and adding a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
GRILLED ITALIAN PORK CHOPS
Grilled pork chops covered with ham, tomato and mozzarella cheese.
Provided by H Grob
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Sprinkle pork chops with salt and black pepper, and grill until the chops are browned, show good grill marks, and are no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Place ham, tomato, and mozzarella cheese slices on each pork chop, and sprinkle with oregano and paprika; cook until the cheese has melted, about 2 more minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 140.4 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 52.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 606.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
Tips:
- Choose high-quality pork chops: Look for chops that are thick (at least 1 inch) and have good marbling. This will ensure that they stay juicy and flavorful during cooking.
- Season the pork chops generously: Don't be afraid to use plenty of salt and pepper, as well as other spices and herbs, to season the chops before cooking. This will help to enhance their flavor.
- Cook the pork chops over medium heat: Cooking the pork chops over medium heat will help to prevent them from drying out. Cook the chops for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the pork chops rest before serving: Once the pork chops are cooked, let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help to redistribute the juices and make the chops even more tender.
Conclusion:
These Italian pork chops are easy to make and absolutely delicious. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve them with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
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