Best 9 Zesty Pork Chops Recipes

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Pork chops are the ultimate comfort food. They're juicy, flavorful, and versatile. In this article, you'll find four mouthwatering pork chop recipes that are sure to please everyone at your table. From classic Southern-fried pork chops to Italian-inspired pork chops with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, there's something for everyone. And the best part? All of these recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. So what are you waiting for? Grab some pork chops and get cooking!

**Here's a sneak peek at the delicious recipes you'll find inside:**

- **Southern-Fried Pork Chops:** These classic pork chops are coated in a seasoned flour mixture and fried until golden brown. They're served with a creamy gravy and mashed potatoes.
- **Italian Pork Chops:** These pork chops are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture made with Parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, and sun-dried tomatoes. They're pan-fried until crispy and served with a side of spaghetti and marinara sauce.
- **Baked Pork Chops with Apples and Sweet Potatoes:** These tender pork chops are baked with sweet potatoes, apples, and a sweet and savory glaze. They're perfect for a cozy fall dinner.
- **Pork Chops with Creamy Mushroom Sauce:** These pork chops are smothered in a rich and creamy mushroom sauce. They're served over rice or mashed potatoes.

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

BACON WRAPPED PORK CHOPS IN ZESTY SAUCE



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These are so simple to make and so very good to eat! I'm a stay-at-home mom of two girls, and a full time student. I'm always trying new things especially for the slow cooker. This recipe is one of my favorites!

Provided by MegVanderpoel

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 (4 ounce) pork chops
12 slices bacon
1 (12 ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Wrap each pork chop in 2 bacon slices to completely cover the pork chop, and secure with toothpicks. Place the wrapped chops onto a broiler pan, and broil until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Mix together the chili sauce, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard in a bowl. Place the browned pork chops into the bottom of a slow cooker, and pour the chili sauce mixture over the chops. Spread pineapple chunks over the chops, set the cooker to Low, and cook until very tender, about 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 643.1 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

MISTAKENLY ZESTY PORK CHOPS



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Yes, the title says it all! This recipe was created by mistake. While using another recipe as a guide, I made the mistake of using cocktail sauce instead of chili sauce. Well, this was the best darn mistake I have ever made. These pork chops had the most wonderful zip to them! Mistakes like this should happen more often!

Provided by BOOKCHICKADEE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Baked

Time 4h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup soy sauce
¾ cup water
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 dash lemon juice
4 pork chops
1 cup ketchup
½ cup cocktail sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 ½ teaspoons ground dry mustard

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and cool.
  • Place the pork chops in a large, resealable plastic bag. Pour the soy sauce mixture into the bag, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Drain the pork chops, and discard remaining marinade. Arrange the pork chops in a baking dish, cover, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • In a bowl, blend the ketchup, cocktail sauce, brown sugar, water, and mustard. Pour over the pork chops, and continue baking 30 minutes, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.1 calories, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 4734.7 mg, Sugar 63.9 g

ZESTY GRILLED PORK CHOPS



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I am going through my saved recipes that I cut out of magazines, and this is one of them I thought sounded tasty! For those that like it with a little more kick, add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. Note: Time doesn't include marinating time. Update: I have now made this several times. I just love that the marinade is so quick to make and that I am able to cook it outdoors on the grill, very important here in Florida. This is such a tasty pork chop compared to fried or baked.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Pork

Time 17m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup soy sauce (use low sodium for less salty taste)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 ribs (3/4 inch thick) or 6 pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Remove 1/4 cup for basting and refrigerate. Add pork chops to the remaining marinade and turn to coat. cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight, turning once.
  • Drain chops, discarding marinade. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 4 minutes. Turn; baste with reserved marinade. Grill 4-7 minutes longer or until juices run clear.

ZESTY PORK CHOPS



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My own creation, this recipe is light, flavorful and simple to make. I sometimes top these pork chops with breadcrumbs and shredded mozzarella for the last 10 minutes of baking. They're a favorite with family and friends. -Cheryl Boak, Rothesay, New Brunswick

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with pepper and salt. Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork chops, one at a time, and shake to coat., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chops on both sides. Transfer to an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and olives. Sprinkle with garlic, basil and oregano., Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZESTY MARINATED PORK CHOPS



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"My husband loves pork chops. They're a good source of lean protein and it's easy to change the flavor by using different spices. I created this marinade based on a few I saw in Healthy Cooking." Jackie Termont - Richmond, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar, wine, 1 teaspoon oil, chili powder, horseradish, dill, garlic powder and salt. Add the pork chops; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for eight hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook chops in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZESTY PORK CHOPS



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A zesty dinner ready in just 20 minutes! Enjoy this grilled pork recipe that's made with just four ingredients.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 fully cooked smoked pork chops, about 1/2 inch thick (about 1 1/4 pounds)

Steps:

  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Heat brown sugar, horseradish and lemon juice to boiling in 1-quart saucepan, stirring constantly. Brush on pork.
  • Cover and grill pork 4 to 6 inches from medium-high heat about 15 minutes, turning once, until hot. Serve remaining sauce with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1050 mg

ZESTY MARINATED PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Zesty Marinated Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shelby Jo

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine or 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 boneless pork loin chops (4 oz. each)

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar, wine, 1 tsp oil, chili powder, horseradish, dill, garlic powder, and salt. Add the pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for eight hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  • Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook chops in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.

ZESTY PORK CHOPS



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Categories     Pork     Sauté

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 1/4 pounds)
All-purpose flour
1 cup Pace® Picante Sauce
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 apple, peeled, cored and cut into slices, 1/4-inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Coat the pork with the flour. Stir the picante sauce, brown sugar and apple in a medium bowl. Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until well browned on both sides. Pour off any fat. Pour the picante sauce mixture over the pork. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.

ZESTY PORK CHOPS



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I got this strickley from the Campbell's Kitchen website. This is a simple and very tasty recipe.

Provided by Teena Almeida

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 bone in pork chops {1/2-1" thick}
all purpose flour enough to lightly coat chops
1 c picante sauce
2 Tbsp brown sugar, firmly packed
1 medium apple, peeled and cut in 1/4" thick slices
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin

Steps:

  • 1. Coat the pork with the flour. Stir the picante sauce, brown sugar and apple in a medium bowl.
  • 2. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned on both sides. Pour off any fat.
  • 3. Pour the picante sauce mixture over the pork. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.

Tips:

  • To ensure the pork chops are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The safe internal temperature for cooked pork is 145°F (63°C).
  • For extra flavor, marinate the pork chops in the lemon-herb mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the pork chops in a grill pan over medium heat.
  • Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.

Conclusion:

This zesty pork chops recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork chops are marinated in a flavorful lemon-herb mixture before being grilled to perfection. The result is a juicy, tender, and flavorful pork chop that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this zesty pork chops recipe a try.

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