Help me with food

triumphantreturnofplanningbug · February 2011

We bought pork chops from Costco.

I cannot, for my life, find a way to cook a pork chop without it feeling dry. I've tried the crock pot, baking them, and pan searing, and I just can't get it.

But since we got them from Costco, we have two more meals' worth to go through.

How do you cook pork chops so they don't suck, and do you have any secret knowledge you'd be willing to share with me and the rest of the interwebz to make them less miserable?

nsees · February 2011

I'm not a huge porkchop fan. I've usually do them breaded in the oven, stuffed with stuffing, or pan fried with this sweet and sour recipe (which I'll type up for you if you're interested). Maybe the key is just giving them 3-5 less minutes than you think they're going to need as to not overcook?

Here's a PW recipe which are always good: https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/10/simple-pan-fried-pork-chops/

Apparently, I'm not really much of a help!

OctoberBabyH · February 2011

Apple Glazed Pork Chops
Granny Smith apples are used in this fabulous recipe for pork chops. Their distinctive tartness will add depth to this dish.

Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil or butter
4 boneless pork chops
? teaspoon ground sage
Salt and Pepper
2 large Granny Smith apples, cored and thinly sliced
2 Tablespoons sugar
? teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
1. Heat oil or butter in large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add pork chops and sprinkle with sage. Cook for 4 minutes, turn and cook for 4 minutes more.
3. Season with salt and pepper. Remove pork chops and keep warm
4. Add apples, sugar and cinnamon to skillet, reduce heat to low and cover.
5. Cook for about 5 minutes and gently stir.

Have oven ready at 350F. Place pork chops and apples in glass baking dish and pop in oven for 25-35 minutes.

I usually eat this with a baked potato and some summer squash. It is delicious. Bc of the apples and the apple "glaze" it does not turn out dry or tough at all.

triumphantreturnofplanningbug · February 2011

I tend not to like sweet and sour, so I won't make you type out the recipe, but I do appreciate that I'm not the only person who doesn't like pork chops. I'll have to see if I can find Granny Smith apples that aren't too wonky this time of year, because that one even sounds like it would be tasty!

Genevieved · February 2011

I have 3 ideas for you.

Grilled Lemon Herb pork chops

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 TBsp veg oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp pepper

6 boneless pork loin chops

Mix all ing in a bowl or bag add chops be sure to distribute marinade. Marinade or 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat grill for high heat. Remove chops from bowl and transfer remaining marinade to a saucepan. Bring Marinade to a boil, remover from hear and set aside

Lightly oil the grill. Grill chops for 5 to 7 mins per side basting frequently wiht boiled marinade, until done.

I think I have also put everything in a dish and cook at 350 until done.

2.

Honey Pork chops

6 chops

1/2 honey

1/4 cup cider vinegar or while wine vinegar

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tbsp soy sauce

dash black pepper

Put all ing except the chops in a blender and mix well (I didn't do the blender just mixed well) Marinade chops overnight or you can put everything in a freezer bag and freeze.

Thaw completely in the fridge. Bake at 350 for 1 hour and 15 mins. Or grill. slow cooker for 5-6 hours on low

3.

1 12oz can concentrate lemonade

2/3 C soy sacue

1 tsp celery salt

1/4 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp seasoned salt

4-6 chops

Mix all ing and marinade chops for the day or over night. Cook in the over at 350 until done.

A friend gave me this one and it is pretty good but maybe wouldn't need all the lemonade. Or maybe marinade for a shorter time.

It has been awhile that we have used any of these but I remember them all being good.

ErinSea · February 2011

Maybe not the healthiest answer being offered, but I bread them in hush puppy mix and fry them in a skillet. It's really the only way I like them other than smothered in sauce of pretty much any kind.

Shortcake2675 · February 2011

Are they bone in or center cut? Brining them might help as well as not overcooking them.

Soyager · February 2011

Cubed, browned, and finished by simmering in pasta sauce?*
Brown and simmer with sauerkraut for awhile?*

*meat advice from a veg

MattnNat · February 2011

Have you tried Pork Schnitzel? It's the only meal I've ever bought Pork Chops for and is pretty easy and tasty. Total comfort food though. Especially because I add a sour cream mushroom gravy and pasta or potatoes...

danjou21 · February 2011

In my opinion, the key to a good pork chop is the brine. Brining makes them juicy. I, of course, cannot find my favorite recipe (Tyler Florence Ultimate Pork Chop), but I bet any recipe that involves a brine would be your best bet.

ChellBug · February 2011

All the fellas in my house LOVE when I make breaded pork chops using ceasar salad dressing. I don't use a lot of bread crumbs but I think they're pretty good.

I preheat the oven to 400, then I use ceasar salad dressing to coat the chops with, both sides, then dredge them in bread crumbs. Sometimes I add fresh grated parmesan cheese to the bread crumbs. Then bake them for 20 minutes for center cut or 30 minutes for bone in chops. They're always moist and yummy!

Joes_love · February 2011

dredge them in egg whites, then corn meal, and oven bake them. if you have a pampered chef stone ware it keeps them nice and moist. I love my stoneware for meat.

MrsD_111106 · February 2011

If you want to make them nice and juicy, we always just fry them on a cast iron skillet. Not so good for you, but oh so good.

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