Pork chops are a versatile and affordable cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. This recipe pan-fries pork chops until they are golden brown and then smothers them in a creamy, flavorful gravy made with apple, pepper, and apple cider. The result is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. In this article, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of making these delicious pork chops. We'll also provide a few tips for choosing the best pork chops and how to make sure they are cooked perfectly. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your skillet, and let's get started!
This recipe includes two additional variations:
1. **Pork Chops with Apple Cider Gravy:** This version of the recipe uses apple cider instead of apple juice in the gravy. The apple cider gives the gravy a slightly tart and tangy flavor.
2. **Pork Chops with Peppers and Onions:** This variation adds bell peppers and onions to the gravy. The peppers and onions add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
THE BEST EVER SKILLET PORK CHOPS WITH PAN GRAVY
Follow this simple recipe for the best ever skillet pork chops with a rich and easy to make pan gravy. A mouthwatering meal that is also an easy weeknight recipe.
Provided by Katie Hale
Categories Main Dish
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Sprinkle the pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper covering all sides then set aside for 30-minutes;
- While the pork chops are resting, in a small bowl, mix together the seasoning blend including flour, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sage, marjoram, black pepper, and salt;
- After 30-minutes, pat the pork chops off and then dredge in the seasoning blend until coated well on all sides;
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until hot and then place the pork chops into the ban with at least 1" between each chop;
- Cook the pork chops on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then turn;
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid then simmer for 5-6 minutes for thin chops and 8-10 minutes for thicker chops (cook to 145°F or until juices run clear)
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside (cover to hold heat);
- Now, add the chicken broth and vinegar to the skillet and use a wooden spoon to break up any fond (bits of food) on the bottom of the skillet;
- Stir in the honey then simmer until reduced by half;
- When reduced, add in the butter and stir until melted;
- Remove the skillet from the heat, add the pork chops back into the sauce, and spoon the gravy over them;
- Let the chops rest for another 1-2 minutes in the pan gravy before serving with sauce over the top and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 150 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 34 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 45 grams protein, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1057 grams sodium, Sugar 9 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams unsaturated fat
FRIED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES
These fried pork chops with apples are cooked in an apple-dijon sauce until tender and flavorful!
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Dinner Entree Main Course Pork
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season pork chops with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops about 5 minutes on each side or until browned (be sure not to overcook the pork). Remove from the pan, and set on a plate.
- Add butter and onions to the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes or until onions start to soften. Add apples and continue to cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk apple cider, mustard, and cinnamon, and add to the skillet with thyme. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Add the pork chops, along with any juices on the plate, back into the skillet.
- Push the pork chops down into the apples. Simmer an additional 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has cooked down slightly and the pork reaches 145°F with a meat thermometer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 165 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PAN FRIED PORK CHOPS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Salt and pepper both sides of the pork chops.
- Combine the flour and some cayenne, salt and black pepper. Dredge each side of the pork chops in the flour mixture, and then set aside on a plate.
- Heat the canola oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add the butter. When the butter is melted and the butter/oil mixture is hot, cook 3 pork chops at a time, 2 to 3 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook until the chops are golden brown on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes (make sure no pink juices remain). Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining pork chops.
- Delicious and simple! Serve with smashed new potatoes.
PAN-FRIED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE AND PEPPER GRAVY
Pork chops are marinated and pan-fried with apples, assorted peppers, and onions in a blend of autumn flavors. A perfect celebration of harvest flavors to warm and comfort on a chilly night.
Provided by Haley James
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix apple cider, oil, Dijon mustard, vinegar, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Trim pork chops of fat and place into mixture. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Remove pork chops from marinade; reserve marinade and set aside.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in the hot pan until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- While the pork chops are cooking, marinate apple, bell peppers, and onion in the reserved marinade for 10 minutes.
- Add marinated apple to the pork chops; cook until brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour the rest of the marinade, peppers, and onion into the pan and let simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Remove the pork chops, apples, and peppers from the pan and place in a serving dish.
- Mix flour and milk with the remaining liquid in the pan; simmer until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the gravy on top of the pork chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 119.3 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 49.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 277.8 mg, Sugar 21 g
SOUTHERN FRIED PORK CHOPS WITH CREAMY PAN GRAVY
This is pure comfort food at it's best, mashed potatoes are a must with this! You can omit the onion if desired.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Reserve 2 tablespoons flour and set aside, place the remaining flour in a shallow dish.
- To the bowl mix together the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and black pepper.
- Rub the pork chops all over with the seasoning.
- Place the buttermilk in a shallow bowl.
- Dip the chops in buttermilk, then dredge in flour.
- Heat oil and butter in a skillet, then brown the chops over medium high heat for about 5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through; remove to a plate, cover loosley with foil to keep warm(do not drain the fat in the pan).
- Add in chopped onion and saute until soft (about 3-4 minutes, you might need to add in more butter if needed to the pan).
- Add in the reserved 2 tablespoon flour to the skillet, then stir/whisk in the milk and seasoned salt; whisk or stir constantly until thickened and bubbly.
- Season with lots black pepper.
- Serve the gravy with the pork chops.
SAGE PORK CHOPS WITH CIDER PAN GRAVY
A creamy sauce flavored with apple cider and sage makes for a quick and tasty weeknight dinner. If you like, serve these lightly seasoned chops with couscous, rice or noodles.-Erica Wilson, Beverly, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper; rub with sage. Dip in flour to coat lightly., In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat; brown chops on both sides. Remove from pan., Add broth and cider to skillet; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add cream; cook and stir until thickened. Reduce heat to medium. Add chops; cook, covered, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 5-7 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes; sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 32g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
OLD-FASHIONED PAN-FRIED PORK CHOPS
I thought it was time to revisit on old-fashioned cooking method: Pan Frying. Is it time to bring it back? Go into any of the wonderful family-style restaurants in the South and order a pan-fried pork chop, and you are served a thing of beauty. For some reason, this no-fuss, easy method has fallen out of favor with home cooks (maybe because most recipes are so vague..."Season pork chop, cook in frying oil until done".) Follow my instructions and you will yield a beautifully browned, moist chop...serve with Macaroni & Cheese and some greens, and you will have a fast, old-fashioned weeknight supper.:)
Provided by Alan in SW Florida
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Pat the chops dry with paper towels. Cut 2 slits about 2 inches apart through the fat on the edges of each chop (Since pork chops have a tendency to curl when cooked at high heat, cutting the slits will prevent this from happening). Season both sides of the chops with the spice mixture, then dredge the chops lightly in the flour (do NOT discard the flour). Transfer to a plate and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the chopped bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until the fat renders and the bacon is crisp, about 8 minutes. using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve for another use. (if having baked potatoes with the pork chops, serve with sour cream, chopped chives, and sprinkle on the cooked, chopped bacon -- YUM!) Do NOT wipe out the pan!
- Add the oil to the fat in the pan and heat over medium-high heat until just smoking. Return the chops to the flour dish and turn to coat. Cook the chops until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.9, Fat 48.3, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 141.4, Sodium 451.5, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 45.4
Tips:
- To ensure the pork chops are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The chops should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius) for medium-rare, 155 degrees Fahrenheit (68 degrees Celsius) for medium, or 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) for well done.
- If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or lemon juice.
- To make a gluten-free version of this recipe, use gluten-free flour and tamari sauce instead of soy sauce.
- To add more vegetables to this dish, you can add chopped carrots, celery, or onions to the gravy.
- Serve the pork chops with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite vegetables.
Conclusion:
This pan-fried pork chops with apple and pepper gravy is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are tender and flavorful, and the gravy is rich and creamy. The apples and peppers add a touch of sweetness and acidity that balances out the savory flavors of the pork and gravy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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