Marcs Chops Recipes

MUSTARD-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS WITH ROASTED APPLES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Position oven racks in the upper and lower third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
• Toss the apples and onion in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Spread into an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast on the lower oven rack until tender and caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss together the panko, butter, whole-grain mustard, Dijon, thyme and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl until well combined (the breadcrumbs should hold together when squeezed). Season the pork chops generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until shimmering and very hot. Add the pork chops and cook, undisturbed, until well browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the chops, then press some of the mustard-panko mixture onto the top of each chop. Transfer the saute pan to the upper rack of the oven and roast until the panko is browned and the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, 6 to 8 minutes more.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in another large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the Swiss chard stems, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add the chard leaves and chicken broth and continue to cook, stirring, until the chard is wilted and the broth has almost completely evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir in the vinegar, then season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the pork chops, apples and chard among 4 dinner plates. Spoon any pan juices from the chard over the vegetables and serve warm.

MARC'S CHOPS

Steps:

• Brown sliced onions in butter until caramelized. Add garlic and saute for another 5 minutes.
• Dip trimmed chops in milk, then roll in flour. Place in single layer in 9x13 baking pan. Smother with sauteed onion mixture, and sprinkle with seasoned salt, pepper, rosemary, and sage. Place bay leaves on top of onion mixture. Lightly sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons flour, then top with an even layer of sliced potatoes. Mix broth, cider, and sherry and pour over potatoes.
• Bake covered at 350 degrees for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until pork and potatoes are done.

PORK CHOPS WITH SHALLOTS AND PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high. Season chops with coarse salt and ground pepper. Using tongs, hold pork fatty edge down and cook until some fat releases, about 1 minute. Lay chops flat and add shallots. Cook until chops are browned on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer chops to a plate, leaving shallots in skillet.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add parsnips, apple cider, and 1 cup water. Cook until parsnips are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Return chops to skillet. Cook until chops are cooked through but slightly pink in center and parsnips are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and swirl in vinegar.

MARCI'S GINGER ALE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Buy Chops 1" thick.
• Coarsely chop the walnuts.
• Sprinkle ground ginger all over the pork chops.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet, and brown the chops over medium-high heat, 2-3 minutes per side.
• Transfer the chops to an oven-proof baking dish.
• Add the ginger ale, fresh ginger, and crystallized ginger to the skillet, and cook over high heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Pour this over the chops, put it in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle the walnuts and raisins over the chops and bake an additional 15 minutes.
• Transfer the chops to a serving platter and keep warm.
• Add the cream to the baking pan and place it over high heat.
• Cook, scraping up the brown bits, until the sauce is reduced and thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Pour over the chops and serve immediately.
• NOTE: Since the crystallized ginger is rather expensive, look for it in an Asian food store, where it should be less than a supermarket.
• ENJOY!

STUFFED PORK CHOPS II

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In bowl, combine bread crumbs, butter, egg, and corn. Mix until it is a stiff stuffing. Cut parallel into each chop to create a pocket. Stuff each pork chop with stuffing mix. Place chops in a cooking dish and then pour mushroom soup over top. Bake for about 45 minutes or until chops are cooked all the way through.

SLOW-COOKER PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, mustard, garlic pepper and seasoned salt. Add pork chops, one at a time, and dredge to coat. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour broth over chops. Cook, covered, on low for 2-3 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove pork to a serving plate and keep warm. Whisk remaining flour into cooking juices until smooth; cook, covered, on high until gravy is thickened.

MARGIE'S SOUR CREAM PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Mix the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Press pork chops in the mixture to coat.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and brown the pork chops on both sides. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together the chicken broth, vinegar, sour cream, sugar, savory, and bay leaves. Arrange the pork chops in the prepared baking dish. Pour sauce over the pork chops.
• Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven.