Pork Chops – A cook named Rebecca

Wow! these Sweet and Saucy Pork Chops are so good! When I received my September 2019 issue of bon appetit this recipe was on the cover and I’m telling you I had to immediately make this recipe! When I saw pork chops, fresh rosemary, garlic, capers, something that looked like onions but was shallots I was in!

Quick Sweet & Saucy Pork Chops

Not only are these chops delicious, but they are quick! I think it took me 20 minutes to cook the entire meal! I served the pork chops with long-grain white rice that was seasoned with a little salt and pepper and butter. As a side dish, I had my Sautéed Spinach which takes minutes! https://the2spoons.com/garlicky-sauteed-spinach-red-pepper-flakes/.

I realize it is hard to get a meal on the table with school going on and all the activities going on, but there’s no reason for take out because this dish is so fast. 20 minutes! Bon appetit commented “For weeknight-friendly pork chops that cook in record time but are still succulent, we turn to an unexpected ingredient: sugar. A pinch sprinkled over the surface helps the chops caramelize and develop a golden-brown crust before the meat has a chance to dry out. For max juiciness, we finish cooking them in a buttery-tangy pan sauce that then gets spooned over every slice.”

I used Center Cut Pork Chops because you get a consistent pork chop with each chop. Sam’s Club had some really beautiful chops the other day so I purchased them. https://www.samsclub.com/p/pork-center-cut-loin-chops-priced-per-pound/prod20995802?xid=plp_product_1_1.

Quick, Sweet and Saucy Pork Chops

Here’s this quick and easy recipe! Enjoy!

Sweet and Saucy Pork Chops

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Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

2 1" Thick bone-in center cut pork chops (look for the most marbled ones you can find, preferably with some fat cap too)
kosher shalt
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 large shallot, chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 sprigs rosemary
1 tbsp. drained capers
2 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Instructions

Season pork chops with salt and sprinkle evenly with ½ tsp. sugar. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook chops, undisturbed, until well browned underneath, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook just until second side is lightly browned, about 1 minute. Transfer chops to a plate (they won’t be fully cooked); reduce heat to medium.
Pour remaining 1 Tbsp. oil into same skillet and add shallot and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until softened and just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
Add vinegar and remaining 1 tsp. sugar to skillet. Cook, swirling pan occasionally, until vinegar is nearly evaporated, about 2 minutes.
Add rosemary, capers, and ½ cup water to skillet; season with salt. Reduce heat as needed to maintain a very low simmer. Add butter and swirl pan continuously (and vigorously) until sauce becomes smooth, glossy, and emulsified.
Return pork chops to skillet, arranging darker side up. Simmer gently in sauce, swirling occasionally, until chops are cooked through, about 3 minutes (a thermometer inserted near the bones should register 135°).
Transfer pork chops to plates and spoon sauce over.

Keyword dinner, main course, pork, pork chops, sweet and saucy pork chops

Smothered Pork Chops is a true southern dish that I grew up eating. These pork chops are tender and melt in your mouth. I guess you would call this recipe soul food! Serve them with rice or mashed potatoes and you have the perfect main course.

I like to serve the Smothered Pork Chops with my Roasted Garlic
Cauliflower Mash: https://the2spoons.com/love-this-roasted-garlic-cauliflower-mash/

Simply Delicious Smothered Pork Chops

Smothered Pork Chops

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Prep Time 20

Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine african american, American, Southern, texas

Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

4 center cut pork chops
2 cups all purpose flour, more if needed
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
additional spices you may like are garlic powder, onion powder, cajun seasoning. Add the amount to your liking
3 large eggs
1 tbsp water
oil for frying the pork chops

For the Gravy

2 heaping tablespoons flour
4-6 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp Knorr Beef Bullion or Better than Bullion
water as needed

Instructions

Whisk the eggs and water together. Add the flour to a dish and the salt and pepper and any additional seasonings you may want.
Place each pork chop in the dry mixture, pressing down to allow the flour to adhere to the pork chop. Dip the chop in the egg mixture, making sure all is covered. Place the pork chop back into the flour mixture, coating on both sides, pressing down to form the crust better. Place the pork chops on a rack or sheet pan.
Heat a pan with enough oil to fry your pork chops, about 1/4 to 1/3 inch, to 350 degrees. Add them to the pan. When they have browned on the first side, flip over and continue to brown the other side. Remove them from the pan and place them on a rack to drain. They may not be done and that's ok because we are going to slow cook them.
After you have removed the pork chops from the pan, drain all the oil from the skillet, leaving about 6 tablespoons. Add the sliced onions and peppers and cook until the onions are translucent. Add the flour to the pan and combine with a spoon or whisk scraping up the bottom of the pan to get all the goodness. Start adding water to the pan, a little at a time until you have a thickened gravy, but still a little loose because it is going to continue to thicken. Add the beef bullion, or broth and combine.
After you have combined the beef bullion or stock and it comes back up to a simmer, place your pork chops back into the pan. Spoon the sauce over the chops. Reduce them to a simmer and place a lid on them, slightly tilted.
Check the pork chops periodically testing for tenderness and scraping the bottom of the pan. Check for salt and pepper.
When you have reached the desired tenderness they are ready to serve. I serve over mashed potatoes or rice. Grits would be great too. Enjoy!

Keyword comfort food, pork chops, smothered pork chops, southern food

Check this link our for other meats popular for smothering: https://www.soulfoodandsoutherncooking.com/smothered-cooking.html