Herbed Pork Chops With Homemade Rub Food

HERBED PORK CHOPS WITH HOMEMADE RUB

Steps:

• Mix parsley, marjoram, thyme, sage, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
• Rub 1/2 teaspoon of the herb mixture over each pork chop. Store remaining herb mix in an airtight container for later use.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook pork chops in skillet until no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

HERBED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, rosemary, thyme and pepper; rub over chops., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.

HERB-RUBBED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the parsley, marjoram, sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brush both sides of pork chops with 1 teaspoon oil; rub with herb mixture., In a large nonstick skillet, cook chops in remaining oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm. Add broth and sherry or additional broth to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. , Return chops to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve chops with pan juices.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH HERB RUB

Steps:

• To brine the chops: Heat the water, salt, sugar and molasses in a pan, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and salt dissolve.
• Pour into a large zip-lock bag or a tupperware container and let cool down slightly, then add the ice cubes.
• When the brine is cold, add the chops.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but no more than 6.
• Remove the chops from the brine, dry completely with paper towels.
• Discard the brine.
• In a small bowl, combine the rub ingredients and mix well.
• Lightly rub the mixture into both sides of each pork chop.
• If using a gas grill, set one side on low, the other medium high.
• If using a charcoal grill, arrange the coals so that there are thicker and thinner layers of coals for varying degrees of heat.
• When the thicker layers of coals are hot, set the chops directly over them, or over the hottest part of the gas grill.
• Sear the chops over the hot area for about 1 1/2 minute.
• per side, then move them to the less hot areas.
• Cover the grill and continue to cook until the chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
• (about 3 minutes more per side).
• Transfer to a platter and let rest, uncovered for about 5 minutes before serving.
• NOTE: You could cook this chops inside in a frying pan.
• Just cook the 1 1/2 minutes per side over medium high heat, then put the pan in the oven at 375 degrees and let the chops finish cooking.

BRAISED HERB PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine the first seven ingredients; rub over both sides of pork chops. In a large cast iron pan, brown chops in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, sauté onions and garlic for 2 minutes. Add carrots and broth & wine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
• Return chops to pan. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Thicken pan juices for gravy if desired. Serve with mashed potatoes, if desired.

PORK CHOPS WITH HERBED GARLIC PEPPER RUB

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients. Spread rub evenly on pork chops. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes.
• Brush grill rack with oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cover and grill pork chops over medium heat 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center.