Pan Seared Pork Chops With Zenb Roasted Tomato Garlic Basil Sauce Food

PAN SEARED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Marinade chops in oil and vinegar (for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours).
• Season chops and heat a black iron skillet or shallow fry pan.
• (Medium/High heat) When pan is hot sear chops (do not turn for 3 minutes) then flip and sear other side.
• (searing will seal in the juices so chops will not dry out).
• As soon as chops are done remove them and put butter and onions into pan.
• Cook till onions are done to desired consistency.
• Enjoy!

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.

BALSAMIC PAN SEARED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Season chops lightly with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in non-stick pan to HOT.
• Spread mustard on ONE side of each chop, lightly dust that side with flour Sear mustard side of chops in pan for 6 minutes.
• Turn and sear for same time, remove to platter.
• Add onion, tomato, mushrooms, butter - stir 'till onions are cooked, but still crunchy.
• Add balsamic and stir for one minute.
• Pour skillet contents over pork chops and serve.

PAN-ROASTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400*.
• Mix together the first 7 ingredients in a small bowl.
• Heat skillet over med.-high heat until hot.
• Add oil; heat until hot.
• Rub chops generously with seasoning mixture.
• Add seasoned pork to hot oil; cook 2 minutes or until brown on one side.
• Turn pork chops; place skillet in oven and bake 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink in the center.
• *Tip: You'll have extra rub, which will make this a really quick meal the next time you make this recipe.

TOMATO BASIL PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter.
• Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
• Brown pork chops on both sides, then add tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper.
• Cover and cook over low-medium heat until pork chops are cooked through and tender (about 50 minutes).
• Remove pork chops from pan and keep warm.
• In small bowl, combine water and cornstarch, then pour into hot cooking liquid.
• Add onions and green peppers, cooking over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Place pork chops on serving platter or dinner plates and pour sauce over the top, garnishing with fresh basil if desired, and serve.

SEARED PORK CHOPS WITH FRESH BASIL AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Trim and discard excess fat from chops.
• In a large frying pan, sear the chops.
• When the chops are browned on the outside, add the juice, water, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
• Cover tightly and simmer 15 minutes.
• Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 10 minutes.
• Add 1 tablespoon of fresh basil, and continue to cook for 8 minutes.
• Add remaining basil and cook for 3 more minutes.
• To serve, arrange the pork on a plate, and spoon some of the tomatoes and basil over it.
• NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION per serving: 234 calories; 3g carbohydrates; 23g protein; 13g fat; 187mg sodium; 81mg cholesterol.
• Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Medium-Fat; 1 Vegetable.

ROASTED PORK CHOPS WITH TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, AND GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a 9x13 inch baking dish, toss tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, and olive oil with salt and pepper to taste. Mix lightly with hands to coat all ingredients with oil, and spread the tomato-mushroom mixture to the edges of the dish, leaving the center free for the pork chops.
• Combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, cumin, ground coriander, oregano, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, sage, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, ground paprika, sugar, and crushed red pepper in a bowl to make a spice rub.
• Sprinkle the pork chops with the spice rub, working the rub well into both sides of the meat. Place pork chops in the center of the baking dish, surrounded by the tomato and mushroom mixture.
• Roast in preheated oven until the pork is no longer pink in the center and mushrooms are tender, about 45 to 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer pork chops to a serving dish and top with roasted tomato-mushroom mixture and all pan juices to serve.