Moms Hawaiian Lamb Or Pork Chops Recipes

MOM'S TENDER AND JUICY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• 1. Place all brine ingredients in a plastic bowl that has a tight-fitting lid. Stir. Add pork chops. Cover and keep in the fridge for at least 4 hours. (I know this is an extra step but it really makes the pork chops super tender.)
• 2. Remove pork chops from brine and pat dry with a paper towel.
• 3. Dip pork chops in egg wash.
• 4. Then Italian bread crumbs to coat.
• 5. Heat oil in a large skillet. Just enough to coat the bottom. Fry pork chops in the skillet for approximately 3 minutes per side. They should be a nice golden brown.
• 6. Then set them aside.
• 7. Remove oil from skillet leaving approximately one tablespoon. Add the onions to the skillet and saute on medium heat until translucent - about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for one more minute - stirring.
• 8. Add the chicken broth and white wine.
• 9. Add seasonings to the skillet. Simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes.
• 10. Put the pork chops back into the skillet with the chicken broth mixture. I place them around the sides of the skillet overlapping slightly to form a circle.
• 11. Cover and cook over low heat for approximately 20 minutes. Serve over rice or noodles.

HAWAIIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook pork chops until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute green pepper and onion in remaining 1 teaspoon oil until almost tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in broth, pineapple, ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Return pork to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 5-7 minutes. Remove and keep warm., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with pork and, if desired, rice.

HAWAIIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet.
• Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Add pork to the hot skillet and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until each side is nice and browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• In a large measuring cup combine soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar and only the pineapple juice (reserve the slices for later). Set aside.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the large skillet. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute.
• Pour in the sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the pork back to the sauce.
• In a small bowl mix together cornstarch and water.
• Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet and stir.
• Add in the reserved pineapple slices and simmer for 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened and pork reaches 145 degrees. The thin pork do not take very long.
• Serve immediately with chopped parsley for garnish, if desired.

SAVORY LAMB SLIDERS

Steps:

• Form the lamb sliders: In a large bowl, add the lamb, shallots, mint, parsley, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and garlic. Gently combine, making sure not to overmix. Divide the mixture into 9 equal portions. Using a ring mold about 3 inches in diameter, press each portion into the mold to form a slider, or just form the patties with your hands. Transfer the patties to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the patties for about 30 minutes.
• Make the tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, dill, mint, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving time.
• Cook the lamb sliders: Heat a grill pan or grill to high heat and cook the slider patties, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the patties, then sprinkle with salt and pepper and continue to grill until cooked through (130 to 135 degrees F), another 2 to 3 minutes.
• To serve: Top the bun bottoms with lettuce, tzatziki and feta. Top the bun tops with the tzatziki and Pickled Onions. Place the slider patties on the bun bottoms. Place the tops of the buns on the sliders and serve.
• Combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, pickling spice and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the onions to the pan and stir to combine. Bring back to a simmer, then turn off the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 weeks.

GRILLED BONE-IN PORK CHOPS WITH HAWAIIAN MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix pineapple juice, white parts of scallions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, pepper and salt in large, resealable bag. Add chops, seal bag and refrigerate for 2 to 10 hr. Remove chops from marinade and pat off excess marinade with paper towels. Discard remaining marinade.
• Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill. Brush grill grate clean and lightly oil grate. Grill chops directly over heat, 8 to 10 min., turning once, until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F, followed by a 3-min. rest.

BEST EVER LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine herbs and salt; rub over lamb chops. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Serve with mint jelly if desired.

HAWAIIAN LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Place lamb chops in shallow glass dish.
• Stir together reserved pineapple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar, and mustard.
• Pour over chops.
• Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 4 hours, turning chops occasionally.
• Drain chops; reserve marinade.
• Melt shortening in large skillet.
• Brown chops over medium heat.
• Add 1/4 cup reserved marinade to chops in skillet.
• Cover tightly; cook over low heat 30-45 minutes or until tender.
• In small saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch.
• Stir in remaining reserved marinade.
• Heat to boiling; stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
• Add pineapple chunks and heat through.
• Serve chops with pineapple sauce.

MOM'S BEST PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a shallow bowl or pie plate, whisk eggs with garlic powder and onion powder. Place cracker crumbs on a separate plate. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dip pork chops into the egg, then press in the cracker crumbs to coat. Fry in the hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes per side, just until golden brown. Remove to a baking sheet.
• Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, turning once. Serve immediately.