Pork Chops
I am making pork chops for dinner tomorrow and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions (ie., marinades, how to cook, etc.)?
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12 Comments:
My new fave is to soak them in lemon juice, a little olive oil, crushed garlic, fresh thyme and some crushed red pepper. (S & P too!) Soak an hour or more and then grill or broil.
Very tasty!
In the winter I like them simmered in a Guinness mustard sauce with lots of caramelized onions in the gravy.
A good whiskey or bourbon marinade of yummy too, with honey, a little brown mustard and cayenne.
Also, a marinade made from several tablespoons of cumin, honey and lime juice, with a little salt. Smoky and delicious!
sadiepix at 5:33PM on 08/03/08
I brine my pork chops and then saute them in a pan until golden brown.
The brine is really simple and makes the pork moist and tasty.
The brine:
3 cups very cold apple juice
1 cup water
1/4 c Kosher salt
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1-2 cups ice cubes or apple juice ice cubes (if you have the time to make them.)**
Put the water in a pan a bring to a gentle boil. Add the salt and stir until it dissolves. Set the pan aside and let it cool to room temp.
Mix together the apple juice, brown sugar, salt water. Pour into a gallon sized zip top baggie and add the ice cubes and pork chops, squeezing out as much air as you can.
Put baggie in a larger plastic container (to catch any leaks) and stick in the fridge for 2-24 hours.
When ready to cook the chops, heat enough oil to completely cover the bottom of a large pan. Heat on medium heat until the oil pops when you drop a little water in to. Remove the chops from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Carefully add the chops to the pan and saute 4-6 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until done. Let pork rest about 5 minutes and then enjoy.
** if you omit the ice cubes, stick the bag in the freezer. This works best when the brine is really, really cold.
KDBlue at 5:46PM on 08/03/08
I just made some thin pork chops for dinner......seasoned 'em a little with some cajun seasoning,sauteed em in a little olive oil till nicely browned,then basted 'em with vidalia onion peach hot sauce an cooked 'em till they had a little crust on the outside.......Y.U.M. !!!
onepercent99 at 7:06PM on 08/03/08
Pound them thin, bread in crumbs and parmesan, fry briefly and add a squeeze of lemon juice. After buying two giant value packs of pork chops (for people who generally don't eat much pork) earlier this year, this simple recipe saved us from drowning in pig.
xaire at 8:03PM on 08/03/08
Brine 'em -- Alton Brown's brine with cider vinegar is really good. But even just a plain brine will do wonders. And then add your favorite rub. See here.
kjgibson at 9:58PM on 08/03/08
I made pork chops for dinner tonight, and they were goooodddd! Dredge them in a little flour with some salt and pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Saute them in olive oil until browned, then removed to a plate. In the remaining oil, saute a sliced onion until soft, then deglaze the pan with about a cup of hard cider (Strong Bow or Original Sin is great). Let the alcohol cook off, then add about a cup of chicken stock, let simmer a few minutes, then add the chops back to the pot and let them cook through. You can add a little bit of cream to the gravy if you like, but we usually eat it just like this. Tasty!
nosillak at 10:23PM on 08/03/08
For grilling, I marinate in 1/4 c dijon, 1/4 c olive oil, 2-3 T soy sauce, 1/2 t salt, and 1 1/2 t oregano, thyme, and/or rosemary. Also, can't go wrong with bbq!
Inside, I like this recipe: http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/001401pork_chops_with_dijon_sauce.php
A friend of mine likes to brown the pork chops in a cast iron skillet, then pop them in the oven smothered in a chunky tomato/marinara sauce.
joyyy at 11:15PM on 08/03/08
fry em in a cast iron skillet with lots of onions and peppers, some salt and cracked black pepper, toss in a dash of paprika.
Serve with spanish rice, and green beans.
thepirateking at 3:21AM on 08/04/08
I dredge them in a bit of flour and brown them in a pan. Remove chops, add chopped onion and let them soften. Add 2 T maple syrup and a healthy dose of plum sauce (I make my own - but I got this recipe from the VH website - they make jarred stuff). Return the chops to the pan, top with sliced apples and cook (either covered on top of the stove or covered in the oven) until the pork is done. Great with rice and brocolli.
Maureen at 7:36AM on 08/04/08
I like cook them with some Granny Smith apples, onions, and apple cider.
lo82070 at 4:13PM on 08/04/08
Spiced rum, orange juice, kosher salt, pepper, garlic marinade as long as possible then pan fry with lots of onions in a mixture of vegetable oil and bacon fat until done.
finsbigfan at 4:21PM on 08/04/08
@sadiepix Your suggestion was delicious and very easy. Thanks to everyone, I will be trying your recommendations shortly.
avideater at 9:49AM on 08/05/08