Best 8 Rhubarb Pork Chop Bake Recipes

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**Rhubarb Pork Chop Bake: A Unique and Flavorful Dish**

Pork chops and rhubarb may seem like an unusual combination, but they come together beautifully in this delightful dish. The tangy rhubarb and sweet brown sugar complement the savory pork chops, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This easy-to-make recipe is a perfect weeknight meal, and it's also impressive enough for a special occasion.

This article provides two variations of the Rhubarb Pork Chop Bake recipe: the classic version and a slow-cooker version. Both recipes are simple to follow and packed with flavor. The classic version is cooked in the oven, while the slow-cooker version allows you to set it and forget it, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

In addition to the Rhubarb Pork Chop Bake recipes, this article also includes a recipe for **Rhubarb Sauce**. This versatile sauce can be used on pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or even as a glaze for ham or chicken. It's a great way to use up any leftover rhubarb you may have.

So, whether you're looking for a new and exciting weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, the Rhubarb Pork Chop Bake is sure to please. With its unique flavor combination and easy preparation, it's a recipe that you'll want to make again and again.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PORK CHOPS WITH RHUBARB & GRAINS



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Rhubarb complements the pork chops in this dish perfectly, adding a touch of sharpness. Served with mixed grains, it's an easy midweek supper

Provided by Elena Silcock

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

190g rhubarb , cut into 5cm lengths
1 red onion , cut into wedges
3 garlic cloves , bashed with skin on
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
olive oil , for drizzling
1 tbsp butter
2 rosemary sprigs
2 pork chops
250g pouch mixed grains (we used Merchant Gourmet)
100ml chicken stock
parsley , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a small roasting tin, toss the rhubarb, onion wedges and garlic with the balsamic vinegar, a little olive oil and some seasoning. Roast in the oven for 20 mins.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter over a high heat and fry the rosemary. Add the pork and cook for 2 mins on each side until nicely browned, then remove from the heat. Take the roasting tin out of the oven and add the grains and chicken stock and mix together. Add the meat and the rosemary to the roasting tin, placing the chops on top. Roast for 10-12 mins further, or until the pork is cooked through. Serve each chop with a big spoonful of the grains, scattered with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735 calories, Fat 38 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

RHUBARB PORK CHOP CASSEROLE



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The usual reaction to this casserole is that it's a nice mix of sweet and tart-and an unusual use of rhubarb! I like rhubarb, but I'm not a dessert person. I always thought pies and cobblers shouldn't be the only ways to enjoy it. -Jeanie Castor, Decatur, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inches thick and 4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups soft bread crumbs
3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb (1-inch pieces)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove and keep warm. Add butter to the drippings to melt; mix with bread crumbs. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, combine the rhubarb, sugar, flour and cinnamon; spoon into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle crumbs over top. , Cover with foil and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil. Arrange pork chops on top. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

PORK CHOPS WITH RHUBARB-CHERRY SAUCE



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Try the sauce with roasted chicken or drizzled over toasted bread topped with goat cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup dried cherries
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
8 to 10 ounces rhubarb, ends trimmed, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
3 tablespoons sugar
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 pork loin chops, (each 1/2 inch thick and 6 to 8 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cherries with vinegar and 1/4 cup hot water; let stand 10 minutes to soften.
  • In a small saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • To the saucepan, add cherry mixture, rhubarb, and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until rhubarb has softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in nutmeg; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; keep warm.
  • Generously season both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork (in two batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan) until browned and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve topped with warm sauce.

SKILLET PORK CHOPS WITH RHUBARB SAUCE



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Every summer I look forward to cooking with the rhubarb that grows like wild where my family lives in Minnesota. We usually bake it into a dessert crumble, but I love this super-citrusy, savory use of it in a sauce for quick pan-seared pork chops.

Provided by Gabriela Rodiles

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 shallot, thinly sliced
1-inch piece ginger, grated (about 1 tablespoon)
Zest and juice of 1 orange
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large stalks fresh rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch chunks (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Four 1/2-inch-thick bone-in pork rib chops (about 2 pounds), patted dry
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the shallot, ginger, orange zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, brown sugar, vinegar, paprika, crushed red pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the rhubarb and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb breaks down and the sauce thickens, 8 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, score 1/2-inch-deep slits with a paring knife 1 inch apart around the fatty side of the pork chops. Season both sides of the pork chops with 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil the very hot and shimmering, carefully add the pork chops. Sear the chops until golden brown on one side, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook the other side until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the chops near but not touching bone reads 140 degrees F, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Serve the pork chops topped with the rhubarb sauce and mint.

PORK CHOPS WITH RHUBARB SAUCE



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Ideal for Sprintime Gatherings. The cherry flavours of "Strewn Two Vines Merlot" wine come alive when matched with this mouth-watering recipe. (Strewn Two Vines Merlot VQA is a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot has ripe plum and cherry aromas. This smooth and flavourful Ontario VQA wine is best with beef, pork and game.I have prepared and served this recipe on several occasions for ourselves and guests. The rhubard is a wonderful, slightly tart flavour, no need for apple sauce, and compliments the flavours and aroma of the selected wine. (a recipe from LCBO handout advertising Ontario Wines)

Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pork chops, 1 inch thick (2.5 cm)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons chopped rosemary
2 cups rhubarb, cut into 2 inch pieces (5 cm)
12 green onions, cut into 2 inch lengths (5 cm)

Steps:

  • Season chops with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet that has a lid, heat oil on medium high heat.
  • Brown pork chops 4 minutes per side.
  • Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • Discard any fat, then add orange juice, sugar and rosemary to pan.
  • stir sugar and deglaze pan.
  • Add rhubarb; cover and simmer 3 minutes or until rhubarb is soft but still whole.
  • Return chops and any accumulated juices to the pan.
  • Add onions, cover and cook 4 to 6 minutes or until chops are cooked through.

DIJON-RUBBED PORK WITH RHUBARB SAUCE



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This tender pork loin roast served with a rhubarb-orange sauce is simply delicious! Here's an excellent choice for company-it makes a memorable meal. -Marilyn Rodriguez, Sparks, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Score the surface of the pork, making diamond shapes 1/4 in. deep. In a small bowl, combine the mustard, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper; rub over pork. , Coat a roasting pan and rack with cooking spray; place pork on rack in pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing., In a small saucepan, bring the sauce ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-12 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Serve warm with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AIR-FRYER BONE-IN PORK CHOPS WITH RHUBARB



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When rhubarb starts popping up in gardens and at farmers markets, I like to prepare these quick and simple air-fryer bone-in pork chops. -Bonnie Bufford, Nicholson, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bone-in pork loin chops (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound fresh or frozen rhubarb, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Place chops in greased air fryer. Cook until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes on each side. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add rhubarb, honey and cinnamon; cook until rhubarb is tender, about 5 minutes. Serve sauce over pork chops. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 30g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

PORK CHOPS WITH RHUBARB COMPOTE



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This simple pork chop recipe is the perfect dish to serve for a weeknight dinner. Add a side of Spring Peas with Mint and you're ready to go.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless pork loin chops (1-inch-thick)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 shallots, halved and thinly sliced
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme leaves
1 cup red wine
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 large stalks rhubarb, diced in 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup Brown Chicken Stock
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Pat pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; add pork chops and cook, turning once, until nicely browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to oven and roast until just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer pork chops to a plate and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a medium skillet. Add shallots, garlic, ginger, and thyme and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Add wine and cook until reduced by half; add balsamic, maple syrup, chicken stock, and rhubarb. Cook until rhubarb has softened, 7 to 8 minutes. Add butter and swirl until melted and well combined; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide pork chops evenly between 4 plates and top with compote; serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose the right rhubarb: Look for firm, bright red stalks with minimal blemishes or bruising. Avoid stalks that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Prepare the rhubarb properly: Wash the rhubarb stalks thoroughly and trim off the ends. Cut the stalks into 1-inch pieces.
  • Don't overcook the rhubarb: Rhubarb should be cooked until it is tender but仍保持一些咬合度。煮过头的欧芹会变得糊状和失去风味。
  • Use a variety of spices and herbs: Rhubarb pairs well with a variety of spices and herbs, such as ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. Experiment with different combinations to find your favorite flavor profile.
  • Serve rhubarb with a variety of dishes: Rhubarb can be served with a variety of dishes, including pork chops, chicken, fish, and tofu. It can also be used in desserts, such as pies, tarts, and cobblers.

Conclusion:

Rhubarb is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of savory and sweet dishes. With its tart and tangy flavor, rhubarb adds a unique complexity to any dish. Whether you're using it in a pork chop bake, a chicken stir-fry, or a strawberry rhubarb pie, rhubarb is sure to add a touch of flavor that will impress your taste buds. So next time you're at the farmers market or grocery store, be sure to pick up a bunch of rhubarb and experiment with one of the many delicious recipes that feature this unique and flavorful ingredient.

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