25-MINUTE UNSTUFFED PORK CHOPS

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When you are tight on time, try this crowd-pleasing variation on classic stuffed chops. You get all the flavor but with half the work when you use croutons as a breading stand-in and pile them on top of the meat once it's been seared.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups store-bought seasoned croutons (not mini)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
4 scallions, thinly sliced
6 dried apricots, roughly chopped
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Four 11- to 12-ounce bone-in pork loin chops, about 1-inch thick (2 3/4 to 3 pounds total)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 side salads, for serving

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the broiler.
  • Put the croutons, butter, scallions, apricots, 1 cup of the chicken broth, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl and toss to combine. Set aside to let the croutons soak up the broth.
  • Pat the pork dry and season all over with 3/4 teaspoon of salt and few grinds of pepper. Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Arrange the pork in the skillet in a single layer (it's okay if the chops are touching) and cook until nicely browned and almost cooked through, 4 minutes per side. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the pork chops to a baking sheet. Pack and pile 1/4 of the stuffing on top of each chop. Broil until the stuffing is golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, return the skillet to medium-high heat, add the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth and bring to a simmer until slightly reduced, about 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the sour cream and Dijon until smooth, about 1 minute. Season the sauce with a few grinds of pepper. Spoon the sauce onto 4 plates. Transfer a pork chop onto each pool of sauce. Serve with the side salads.

CTG Piyashvai
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This recipe is a keeper. The pork chops were tender and the sauce was delicious.


raheel Heera
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Not the best pork chops I've ever had, but they were still good.


BOKAMOSO BOKAMOSO
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I would definitely make this again. It was a hit with my family.


Alamgir Mir
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Easy to follow recipe and the pork chops turned out great.


Sancryz Entertainment
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The pork chops were a bit tough, but the sauce was flavorful.


Vanessa Soto
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but this recipe changed my mind.


Noloyiso Mazomba
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Alaba Balogun
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I love this recipe! The pork chops are always juicy and the sauce is amazing.


Kaden Simth
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The pork chops were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


Kishna gaming
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Delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


God Anu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out perfectly.


Dana Ritchey
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This is now my go-to recipe for pork chops. So simple and delicious.


Nagasha Mackie
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The whole family loved it.


Random Rosh
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Not bad, but not great either. The pork chops were a bit dry.


Catherine Farrugia
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Easy and quick to make. The pork chops were tender and the sauce was tasty.


Amber Raspin
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Absolutely delicious! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.


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