Knock Your Socks Off Pork Chops Food

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a small bowl mix together the seasoning salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder. Season each pork chop liberally with the spice mixture. Add the flour to a small bowl and stir in the remaining spice mixture. Dredge the chops in the flour, shaking off the excess.
• In a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil. Sear each chop for 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and sear the other side for an additional 2 minutes.
• Remove from the skillet to a plate and set aside. Add the thyme, onion, garlic and 1 to 2 tablespoons of the seasoned flour and cook until slightly caramelized, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the stocks and with a wooden spoon scrape up any bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the chops back to the pan and cover. Put in the oven and bake until tender and the sauce has thickened, about 18 to 20 minutes. Remove the chops and sauce to a platter and serve.

KNOCKS AND CHOPS: KNOCKWURST WITH SPICED SAUERKRAUT AND SMOKED PORK CHOPS WITH BACON, APPLE AND ONION

Steps:

• Pierce the casings of knockwurst and arrange in medium skillet. Add 1 inch of water, bring to a simmer and warm wursts through. Remove from the pan. Drain the skillet and add butter. Melt butter over medium heat. Cut each knockwurst into 1/3 and add back to the pan to crisp casings. Add sauerkraut to the pan, sprinkle in caraway, add bay leaf and peppercorns. Pour the beer into the skillet. When the beer comes to a bubble reduce heat to simmer.
• Heat a second skillet over medium high. Add oil, 1 turn of the pan and add chopped bacon. When the bacon renders its fat, add onions and saute 3 to 5 minutes, then add sliced apples and saute mixture another 2 or 3 minutes. Add smoked chops to the pan and caramelize meat on both sides, 2 or 3 minutes. Remove chops to a plate and loosely cover with foil. Pour the beer into the pan and reduce heat to a simmer.
• When you are ready to serve, cut several slices of pumpernickel in half down the middle. Place a bowl of spicy mustard alongside the pumpernickel bread for passing at the table.
• Place 2 or 3 chunks of the knockwurst on each dinner plate on a bed of spiced sauerkraut. Serve 3 pieces of smoked pork chops topped with bacon, apples and onions. Place deli style large dill or half sour pickles, German cheeses and pretzels out for an evening of uber snacking!

KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• coarsely chop garlic.
• in a shallow dish, combine the garlic and olive oil.
• Using a pestle, crush the garlic in the oil, allowing the flavors to mesh. Of course, if you're a normal person like me and don't own a pestle, any instrument with a blunt end will work, such as the base of a glass or back of a spoon. I use a shot-glass.
• Add the rosemary and vinegar to the oil-garlic mix.
• Rub the pork chops with a little salt, then add them to the marinade, being sure to coat them well. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
• Place the meat in a skillet on medium-low heat, pouring any remaining marinade on top. Cook for about ten minutes, then turn and cook for another five minutes or until done.

KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF CHICKEN

Steps:

• Marinate chicken 2-3 hours in white wine, covered.
• Remove chicken and save marinade.
• Sauté chicken in butter until golden brown.
• Remove chicken and set aside.
• Add onion and garlic to skillet.
• Sauté 2 minutes, then sprinkle with flour.
• Cook and stir for 2 more minutes.
• Add reserved marinade.
• Put chicken back in the skillet and add salt, pepper, paprika, basil and parsley.
• Cover and simmer 30-35 minutes.
• Remove chicken and place on a serving platter.
• Mix together half and half, egg yolk and 2-3 tablespoons sauce from the skillet.
• To skillet add the sliced mushrooms and the half and half mixture.
• Cook and stir to thicken sauce.
• Adjust seasoning to taste.
• Pour over chicken, serve.