Pork chops are an excellent source of protein. They also provide several essential vitamins and minerals for your overall health, including thiamin, selenium, protein, niacin, vitamin B-6, and phosphorus. They are also a good source of zinc, riboflavin, and potassium. Pork is also naturally low in sodium and can help regulate blood pressure.
Pork chops are an excellent option for a healthy dinner for your family. If you’re curious how to cook pork chops or looking for a new dinner idea, check out these five recipes.
Baked Pork Chop Recipes
Mushroom Pork Chops
This boneless pork chops recipe is the perfect combination of textures and flavors. These oven-baked pork chops are also super easy! Mixing mushroom sauce with pork chops is a great combination. If you are feeling lazy or time is of the essence, you can also just buy cream of mushroom soup and pour that on top of the pork chops to bake and soak in all the flavor, or just use some olive oil and fresh mushrooms. Add a side of mashed potatoes for a perfect family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 pork chops (I use boneless pork chops.)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Method
Combine all the ingredients in one casserole dish and set your oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the pork chops in the oven until they register an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Top with some parsley, and the entire dish becomes gourmet!
Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Chops
Anything tastes delicious if it is covered in Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce. That is why this slow cooker pork chop recipe is so great. The boneless pork chops hold in all the flavor, and using the slow cooker is so easy.
Ingredients
- 5 cups sliced russet potatoes
- 1 cup sliced white onion
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 18 oz. Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce divided
- 2 lbs. pork chops thick-cut, boneless
- 6 slices cooked bacon add at the end
- 6 slices Colby-Jack cheese add at the end
Method
Throw potatoes, boneless pork chops, and an entire bottle of BBQ sauce into the slow cooker.
Let it cook on high for 4 hours until cooked through. Add bacon and cheese and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Enjoy!
Grilled Pork Chop Recipes
Ranch Pork Chops
Everyone loves Ranch Dressing, right? That’s why this ranch pork chop recipe is the best.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ranch powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Cover your boneless pork chops in ranch powder, chopped parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Grill them until they are golden brown! This typically takes about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the pork is just a little pink in the center.
Marinated Pork Chops
When making pork chops, it is important to marinate them for at least an hour. It helps to soften the meat so that it not only cooks better but also tastes better. An added bonus- it will digest faster, so you don’t feel too full after dinner. This pork chop marinade is really easy and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8- 1/2-inch bone-in pork chops (about 3 ounces each)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
Make the marinade by combining vegetable oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, and red pepper flakes if you like a little kick. Place the pork chops in a bag and pour the marinade over it. Let that sit for an hour. Heat your grill or grill pan to medium heat, and place them on the grill for about 4 minutes on one side and 3 minutes on the other side. That’s it!
Pan-Fried Pork Chops Recipes
San Francisco Pork Chops
This recipe captures the vibrance and flavor of San Francisco. It tastes delicious and is super simple. Serve over spaghetti or a light noodle for added flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 boneless pork chops (3/4 inch thick), trimmed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Method
Whisk beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and red pepper flakes together to make the sauce. Pan-fry the pork chops on a hot skillet, pour the sauce in the pan, and cover it so that the pork chops simmer in the sauce. This should take about 30 minutes, turning the pork chops over halfway through. Once the pork chops are cooked to your liking, you put them on a plate, slice, and pour the excess sauce over the chops.
Takeaway
Pork chops have many health benefits. They are filling and a great source of protein and other key nutrients. If you’re curious how to bake pork chops so that your family will enjoy them, these recipes are a great start.
