**Savory Sauteed Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops with Pan Sauce: A Symphony of Flavors**
Pork chops, a versatile and flavorful cut of meat, take center stage in this delectable dish. The secret lies in the tantalizing spice rub, a harmonious blend of aromatic spices that infuses the chops with an irresistible depth of flavor. Seared to perfection, the chops develop a beautiful crust, while the pan sauce, a rich and savory accompaniment, elevates the experience with its umami-rich goodness. This culinary masterpiece is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Alongside the main recipe, the article offers a treasure trove of additional pork chop recipes, each with a unique twist to satisfy every palate. From succulent grilled pork chops with a tangy marinade to tender slow-cooked pork chops smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce, you'll find a wide array of delectable options to suit your culinary preferences.
SAUTEED PORK CHOPS WITH MUSTARD SAUCE WITH CAESER SALAD WITH PARMESAN CRISPS AND HOMINY CROUTONS
Steps:
- Hominy Croutons:
- Heat oil in a small saute pan. Cook onions and garlic until soft. Add wine and reduce by half. Place the water in a medium saucepan and add 2 tablespoons of salt, bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal and cook for, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and spread into a buttered 11 by 17 inch baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet or a deep fry to 350 degrees F. Cut the polenta into 1/2-inch squares. Dredge lightly in cornmeal and fry in batches until golden brown.
- Parmesan Crisps:
- Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Combine the cheese and flour in a medium bowl. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese into the pan to form a 4-inch circle. Cook until the cheese is somewhat melted but not firm. Using a spatula, turn the cheese over and cook until firm. Drape the crisp over a large rolling pin until cool. Repeat.
- Salad:
- Put all ingredients except oil in a blender and blend until smooth. Slowly add the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the romaine in a large bowl and toss with some of the dressing. Divide among 4 plates. Scatter croutons around and place a Parmesan crisp in the center of the salad.
- Pork:
- Season pork with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large saute pan until almost smoking. Cook the pork for 3 to 4 minutes on 1 side or until golden brown, turn over, reduce heat to medium and continue cooking to medium doneness. Remove to a plate and keep warm. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat. Add the garlic and onions and cook until soft. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half. Add the stock and cook to a sauce consistency. Whisk in the mustards and thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste.
THE BEST JUICY SKILLET PORK CHOPS
Pork chops are a quick, healthy and simple dinner. Our method ensures juicy, tender, and flavorful pork chops with little fuss. Check the notes section for our tips on which pork chops are best.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Take the pork chops out of the refrigerator and season on both sides with salt - we use just less than 1/4 teaspoon of fine salt per pork chop. Set the chops aside to rest for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the spice rub. In a small bowl, mix the flour, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- After 30 minutes, use a paper towel to pat the pork chops dry, then rub both sides of the chops with the spice rub.
- Heat the oil in a skillet (with a lid) over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot and looks shimmery, add the pork. Cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Flip the pork so that the seared side is facing up. If there is a fattier side of the pork, use kitchen tongs to hold the chops, fat-side-down until it sizzles and browns slightly; about 30 seconds.
- Reduce the heat to low, then cover the skillet with a lid. Cook 6 to 12 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 145° F when inserted into the thickest part of the chop. Cook time depends on the thickness of the chops, so check for doneness at 5 minutes, then go from there, checking every 2 minutes after that. If you do not have a thermometer, you will know they are done, if, when cutting into the chops, the juices run clear.
- Transfer pork chops to a plate, then cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes.
- While the pork rests, make the pan sauce. Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the chicken stock, vinegar, and honey. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan so that any stuck bits of pork come up.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Taste, then adjust the seasoning with additional salt, vinegar, or honey.
- Slide the skillet off of the heat and when the sauce is no longer simmering, swirl in the butter.
- Slide the pork chops back into the pan and spoon some of the sauce on top. Alternatively, slice the chops, then place them back into the pan. Scatter fresh parsley over the pork, and then serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 pork chop, Calories 369, Fat 14.3g, SaturatedFat 5.1g, Cholesterol 138.8mg, Sodium 767mg, Carbohydrate 11.6g, Fiber 1.4g, Sugar 4.4g, Protein 46.1g
SPICE-RUBBED PORK CHOPS WITH SORGHUM BBQ SAUCE
Steps:
- Combine the ketchup, sorghum, vinegar, mustard, ancho powder, habanero and some salt and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Set aside about 1/2 cup for serving; keep warm.
- Prepare a grill for medium-high indirect heat. Brush the top of the pork chops lightly with canola oil, and rub the oiled side with the spice rub. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Place the chops rub-side down over direct heat on the grill and cook until charred, about 4 minutes. Brush the tops with canola oil, flip, and cook for 1 minute, just to brown the bottom a bit. Brush the tops generously with barbecue sauce; shift them over to indirect heat and cook, covered, until a meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 150 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Remove the chops from the grill, brush them with more of the sauce and let rest, loosely tented, for 10 minutes. Serve with the reserved BBQ sauce.
- In a bowl, whisk together the ancho, coriander, mustard, paprika, pepper, salt, chile de arbol, cumin and oregano until blended. Store in a cool, dark place, tightly covered, for up to 6 months.
- Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
PAN-SEARED PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET MUSTARD SAUCE
Steps:
- Mix together the salt, ginger, pepper, mustard and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle the pork chops with the spice mix. Rub on both sides.
- Heat the butter and oil in large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the pork chops. Cook on one side until deep brown on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F, another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the pork chops to a plate to rest.
- Meanwhile, pour the ginger beer into a small skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the mustard and the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and let reduce until it is thickened and combined, about 5 minutes. Pour the sauce over the pork chops, then sprinkle with the parsley and serve!
SAUTEED BONELESS PORK CHOPS
Serve up Food Network's recipe for Sauteed Boneless Pork Chops, dredged in flour and cooked in nutty browned butter.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the butter and oil in an 11 to 12-inch skillet over low heat. While the pan is heating, sprinkle the chops on both sides with salt and pepper, then dredge them in flour.
- A couple of minutes before sauteing, increase the heat to medium-high. When the butter stops foaming and starts to smell nutty brown, arrange the chops in the skillet. Cook, turning only once, until they are a rich golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- Serve with an uncooked relish. Recipe follows.
CIDER-BRINED PORK CHOPS WITH PERFECT PAN SAUCE
This brine has a higher concentration of salt than most, allowing it to add flavor and moisture to your chops in as little as 30 minutes. If you have more time, brine them up to 4 hours for maximum flavor, but no longer or the pork will be too salty. Add the easy pan sauce to your repertoire and make it your own by using white wine or dark beer instead of cider and varying the herbs based on what you like and have on hand.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the brine: combine the salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, coriander, mustard seeds, allspice berries, bay leaves, thyme and 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and stir to dissolve the sugar and salt, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and pour in the cold cider. Let the brine cool to room temperature.
- Put the pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in the brine. Press out excess air and seal tightly. Put the bag in a shallow container so it can lay flat and refrigerate for 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- Drain the chops, rinse and pat dry. Discard the brine.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chops (work in batches if necessary; do not crowd the pan) and cook, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through, 13 to 14 minutes. (If the chops are browning too quickly or the pan drippings start to burn, lower the heat.) Remove to a plate.
- For the sauce: Discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and place over medium heat. Add the garlic, rosemary and thyme and cook until sizzling, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to make a paste. Whisk in the cider and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer until very thick, about 1 minute. Add the stock, bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the cream and simmer to bring the sauce together, about 1 minute. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, vinegar and parsley. Season to taste with salt. Add the chops to the pan and simmer, turning occasionally, until just heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve garnished with fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs.
SPICE-RUBBED GRILLED PORK CHOPS
Dry rubs are also a terrific way to season pork chops. Select chops of close to an inch in thickness - nothing flimsy - then grill them over steady medium heat. We opt for rib chops over the center-cut variety when cooking outdoors because their greater fat content helps keep them moist, and we always prefer bone-in chops for their juiciness. You might add a barbecue sauce on the side with these, but we relish their crispy surface unvarnished.
Provided by Cheryl Alters Jamison
Categories Pork Marinate Fourth of July Quick & Easy Father's Day Spice Summer Grill/Barbecue
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- At least 1 and up to 8 hours before you plan to grill the pork chops, prepare the dry rub, combining the ingredients in a small bowl. Coat the chops with the spice mixture, place them in a large plastic bag, seal, and refrigerate.
- Fire up the grill, bringing the heat to medium (4 to 5 seconds with the hand test).
- Remove the chops from the refrigerator and let them sit covered at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- Spray the chops with oil and transfer them to the grill. Grill for 18 to 20 minutes total. Turn onto each side twice, rotating the chops a half turn each time to get criss-cross grill marks. The chops are done when just a hint of pink remains at the center. Serve hot.
CAJUN SPICED PORK CHOPS
This is an incredibly flavorful recipe that is quick and easy to make. Most people keep these spices stocked in their pantry!
Provided by danaleotx
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, sage, and garlic salt on a plate. Liberally coat each pork chop with the spice mixture.
- Heat olive oil and several pumps of non-stick, butter-flavored spray in a large skillet over high heat. Place pork chops in the skillet, reducing heat to medium. Cook until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 271.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
PORK RUB RUBBED AND BAKED PORK CHOPS
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
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
Tips for Making Sautéed Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops with Pan Sauce:
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron or stainless steel skillet for even cooking and a nice sear.
- Make sure the pork chops are at room temperature before cooking to ensure even cooking throughout.
- Rub the pork chops generously with the spice mixture to enhance their flavor.
- Sear the pork chops over high heat for a few minutes per side to create a golden brown crust.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking the pork chops until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare or 160°F (71°C) for medium.
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Deglaze the skillet with white wine or chicken broth to create a flavorful pan sauce.
- Add butter and chopped fresh herbs to the pan sauce to enhance its richness and flavor.
- Serve the sautéed spice-rubbed pork chops with the pan sauce and your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
Sautéed spice-rubbed pork chops with pan sauce is a simple yet flavorful dish that can be prepared in under an hour. With its tender and juicy pork chops coated in a flavorful spice rub and complemented by a rich and savory pan sauce, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're looking for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings for a delicious and satisfying meal. So fire up your skillet, gather your ingredients, and let's get cooking!
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