Best 8 Italian Rubbed Pork Chops Recipes

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**Pork chops are a versatile and affordable cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Italian rubbed pork chops are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. This recipe uses a simple rub made with garlic, oregano, basil, and paprika to create a delicious and crispy crust on the pork chops. The chops are then pan-fried until cooked through and juicy. Serve with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a salad, for a complete and satisfying meal.**

**In addition to the classic Italian rubbed pork chops recipe, the article also includes variations for other flavor profiles, such as:**

* **Tuscan pork chops:** These chops are seasoned with a mixture of garlic, rosemary, and sage, and then grilled or roasted until cooked through.


* **Sicilian pork chops:** These chops are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture made with garlic, oregano, and basil, and then pan-fried until crispy.


* **Milanese pork chops:** These chops are pounded thin and then coated in a mixture of flour, eggs, and bread crumbs before being pan-fried until golden brown.


* **Parmesan-crusted pork chops:** These chops are coated in a mixture of Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and herbs, and then baked until crispy and golden brown.


**No matter which variation you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and easy-to-make Italian rubbed pork chops.**

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PORK CHOPS AND PASTA



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Delicious pork chops simmered in marinara sauce and served over pasta. Great family meal!

Provided by Lana Stuart

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pork chops
salt
pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup olive oil
24 ounces marinara sauce ((about 3 cups -- either homemade or purchased))
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
8 ounces spaghetti
Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Salt and pepper both sides of the pork chops. Sprinkle the flour over the chops to lightly coat them.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet.
  • Add the chops and cook until nicely browned on both sides. Work in batches if necessary to prevent crowding the pan.
  • Place the browned chops back into the skillet and pour over the marinara sauce.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the chops are done all the way through (about 20 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
  • When the spaghetti is done, remove the chops to a plate and cover with foil.
  • Add the red pepper flakes, if using, to the marinara sauce.
  • Drain the spaghetti and add it to the sauce. Toss to coat the spaghetti with the sauce. Add a small amount of the pasta cooking water if the marinara sauce is too thick.
  • Serve chops alongside spaghetti.
  • Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 636 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 964 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 17 g

ITALIAN STYLE PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Italian Style Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 pork chops, bone-in (3/4 inch)
salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 green bell peppers
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1/2 onion, chopped
3 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup brown rice, uncooked

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with a little salt and pepper.
  • Brown chops on both sides in oil in skillet over medium heat.
  • Remove chops from skillet; drain and set aside.
  • Cut the top off of 1 bell pepper; remove the seeds.
  • Cut six 1/4 -inch thick rings from the other bell pepper; set aside.
  • Seed and chop remaining bell pepper.
  • Combine chopped green pepper, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, water, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Spread rice evenly in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Slowly pour tomato mixture over rice.
  • Arrange pork chops over the rice mixture.
  • Top each pork chop with a pepper ring.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.9, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 112.6, Sodium 1596.4, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 5, Sugar 12.9, Protein 38.9

ITALIAN PORK RUB



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I found this in the recipe suggestions booklet that came with my George Foreman grill. Goes absolutely perfect with pork chops!

Provided by Kellogs

Categories     Pork

Time 10m

Yield 1/4 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup ground paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano (I use 1 1/2)
2 teaspoons garlic powder (I use 1)
2 teaspoons onion powder (I use 1 1/2 onion salt)
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

ITALIAN BREADED PORK CHOPS



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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

3 eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons milk
1 ½ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
4 pork chops

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

PORK RUB RUBBED AND BAKED PORK CHOPS



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Quick pork rub brings the flavor to these oven-baked pork chops.

Provided by Ron Perry

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Baked

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
6 pork chops

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Mix paprika, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper together in a wide, shallow bowl. Dredge pork chops in the spice mixture to coat and arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Bake chops in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 106.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 41.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1231.7 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

BONELESS PORK CHOPS WITH SPICY RUB



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Make and share this Boneless Pork Chops With Spicy Rub recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nemokitty

Categories     Pork

Time 37m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 pork chops, boneless
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic, salt, oregano, cumin and pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over the pork chops. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Heat broiler. Broil pork chops for 5-6 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through. Or you could also bake the chops at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or till done. Serve immediately, with 2 wedges of lime for each chop.

CHEESY ITALIAN PORK CHOPS WITH VEGETABLES



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Pork chops and potatoes baked in one pan makes dinner-and cleanup-a breeze! Cheese and seasonings add a little Italian flair to the homey meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (about 1 1/2 lb)
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
3 medium unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips
2/3 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Place pork chops in one half of pan.
  • In large bowl, mix 3/4 teaspoon of the thyme, the garlic-pepper blend and oil; lightly brush tops and sides of pork with some of the oil mixture. Add potatoes and bell pepper to remaining oil mixture in bowl; toss to coat. Spread vegetables in other half of pan.
  • Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center. Sprinkle cheese and remaining 1/4 teaspoon thyme over pork; bake 2 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

ITALIAN-STYLE PORK CHOPS



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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

2 medium green peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
1 can (3-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

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.

Tips for Making Italian-Rubbed Pork Chops:

  • Choose high-quality pork chops: Look for pork chops that are about 1 inch thick and have a good amount of marbling. This will ensure that they stay juicy and flavorful during cooking.
  • Make sure the pork chops are evenly coated in the rub: Use your hands to rub the pork chops all over with the Italian seasoning. This will help to create a flavorful crust on the outside of the chops.
  • Cook the pork chops over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from drying out. If you cook the pork chops over high heat, they will brown too quickly and become tough.
  • Use a meat thermometer to make sure the pork chops are cooked to the desired doneness: Pork chops are safe to eat when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. However, if you prefer your pork chops to be more well-done, you can cook them to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving: This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chops, making them more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Italian-rubbed pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The Italian seasoning gives the pork chops a flavorful crust, while the pork chops themselves are juicy and tender. Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

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