Harvest Pork Chops Food

HARVEST PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine salt, pepper, paprika, sage and thyme; sprinkle both sides of pork chops. , In a skillet, brown chops in oil for 1-2 minutes on each side. Place each chop in the center of a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil (about 12 in. x 9 in.). Top with onion slices. Seal foil tightly; place pouches on a baking sheet. , Bake at 450° for 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

PAN-SEARED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Brine: In a medium saucepan, bring water, salt, and maple sugar to a boil over high heat. Stir until dissolved, 5 minutes. Turn off heat and add ice to the concentrated brine, diluting and quickly chilling it so you can use it right away. (Alternately, add 3 cups cold water to the concentrated brine and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before using.)
• Pork Chops: Three hours before you plan to cook the pork chops, place them in a gallon-size zip-top bag set in a bowl (for easy pouring and clean-up), then pour in the brine, making sure the chops are submerged. Seal, and chill in the refrigerator 2 hours.
• Remove pork chops from bag and discard brine. Dry chops well with paper towels. Allow meat 1 hour to come to room temperature (this will ensure even cooking). Season each chop on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and heat until rippling but not smoking, 2 minutes. Sear pork chops, 1 at a time, pressing the meat down with a heavy plate or bowl to get an even, golden sear on the bottom, 1-2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and pork chops. Finish the chops by placing back in the pan, 2 at a time (for a 9-inch skillet). Turn off heat and add 3 tablespoons butter and a sprig of thyme. Tilt the pan and, using a long-handled spoon, baste the chops with the butter. Repeat with remaining chops and butter.
• Finish by placing all of the pork chops on the preheated baking sheet and roasting in the oven 3-5 minutes. Chops will be done when they're springy to the touch and the thickest part, near the bone, reaches 120 degrees F.
• Assembly: Transfer chops to a bed of thyme and tent lightly with foil to rest, 5-7 minutes. Remove tent, discard thyme, and serve.

HARVEST PORK STEW

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until lightly browned on all sides. Stir in the garlic and onion, and continue to cook until the onion has softened, and the pork is firm, and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Place the pork and onions into a large saucepan. Pour in the chicken broth, and season with salt, rosemary, sage, and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Stir in the butternut squash, apples, potatoes, and carrots. Return to a simmer, then cook, uncovered until the squash and apples are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and serve.

HARVEST PORK CHOP BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10-inch baking pan with sides with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine oil, sage, marjoram, garlic-pepper blend and seasoned salt; mix well. Brush some of mixture over both sides of pork chops. Place pork chops in corners of sprayed pan.
• Add squash, bell pepper and onion to remaining mixture in bowl; toss to coat. Arrange vegetables in pan with pork chops.
• Bake at 425°F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until pork chops are no longer pink in center and squash is tender, turning chops and stirring vegetables once.

SLOW-ROASTED HARVEST PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sear chops in oil to just brown. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Mix together equal parts ketchup and orange juice (or pineapples in juice)--I usually use about 1 cup of each, but you need enough to cover chops in next step.
• Layer chops in casserole dish with sauce between them.
• Bake covered in 300 degree oven for 3 hours.

HARVEST STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Slice each pork chop open so that it forms a pouch.
• Rub salt and pepper generously into the meat.
• Cut the rolls into small cubes and brown them in butter; put the browned cubes in a bowl.
• Add raisins, chopped apples, quartered prunes, finely chopped parsley, and the egg to the croutons and mix well.
• Add cardamom, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper and stir.
• Divide the stuffing among the pork chops, filling each pouch.
• Note: If you have too much stuffing for the chops, spoon it into a buttered baking dish reserve it as a side dish for another meal.
• To serve-- bake for 30 minutes in a 350 degree F oven; this is great served with chicken or pork as a side dish.
• Either lace the chops shut with kitchen twine and a kitchen needle, or use toothpicks to hold the stuffed chops together.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet and sear the stuffed chops over high heat until nicely browned on both sides.
• Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the pan, reduce the heat to low, cover and let simmer for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours.
• Remove the chops to a heated platter.
• If pan juices have boiled down, add 1/2 cup of hot water to the pan and deglaze the bottom.
• If pan juices have not boiled down, turn heat to medium high and reduce until only about 1/2 cup of liquid remains.
• Stir in the sour cream and flour and thicken the sauce over medium heat for 5- 10 minutes.
• Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper if necessary.
• Spoon a generous amount of sauce onto each serving plate and top with a stuffed chop.
• Garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley, if desired.

HARVEST SKILLET PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Melt butter in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chops; cook 4 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Add water, raisins and contents of Vegetable/Seasoning packet to skillet; bring to boil. Cover; simmer on low heat 5 min.
• Add Stuffing Crumbs and nuts; stir just until stuffing crumbs are moistened. Top with chops; cook 5 min. or until chops are done (145ºF). Let stand 3 min.

PORK CHOPS AND HARVEST VEGETABLES FOR THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• Brown the pork chops (seasoned with salt and pepper) in a 425 degree oven for 30 minutes.
• Remove pork chops and set aside.
• In a 5 quart crock pot layer the sliced onions, sliced turnips and baby carrots.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste (I used Lawry's).
• Add the apple slices evenly over the vegetables.
• Spread the sauerkraut over all and sprinkle with the caraway seeds.
• Lay the browned pork chops over the sauerkraut and cover the top with the soup that is blended with water or broth.
• Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or until the carrots are tender.

ROASTED HARVEST VEGGIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Heat a large roasting pan in the oven for 15 minutes.
• Drizzle 1/2 tbsp oil into the pan.
• Put in all the veggies and toss to mix.
• Drizzle remaining oil over the veggies.
• Season with salt& pepper.
• Cover tightly with foil and roast for 30 minutes remove foil and bake a further 15-20 minutes or until the veggies are cooked but still slightly crisp.