Nana Debs Pork Chops Recipes

"PORK ON PORK" CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a food processor, combine the pancetta, thyme, rosemary and garlic. Pulse until the mixture is finely ground. Set aside.
• Make sure the pork chops are at room temperature, then liberally season them with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Heat the canola oil in a large ovensafe skillet or grill pan over high heat. When the oil is hot, sear the pork chops for about 2 minutes on each side.
• Stick the pan in the oven to finish cooking the pork, 5 to 6 minutes. Depending on your oven, of course, and the thickness of your chops, this should result in a medium to medium-well chop, still slightly pink in the middle. If you prefer a more well-done chop, add a minute or 2 to the cooking time.
• While the pork chops are in the oven, heat a large saute pan over high heat. Add the pancetta and herb mixture. Turn the heat down to low and continue to cook the pancetta, stirring continuously to break up any large chunks, until all the fat is rendered and the pancetta is crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Serve the pork chops topped with the crispy herbed pancetta and rendered fat. Serve while hot and bubbling!

PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown chops on all sides and remove from pan.
• Add the garlic, onion, sauerkraut, caraway seed, apple juice, and salt and pepper to taste to the hot skillet. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Lay browned pork chops on top of sauerkraut mixture, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

NANA'S PORK CHOP AND SAUERKRAUT SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt bacon drippings over low heat.
• Sprinkle the pork chops with flour and pepper.
• Fry the chops over medium high heat until well browned on both sides, remove chops and set aside.
• Add sauerkraut and stir to pick all the browned bits, stir in beans and water.
• Scrape the sauerkraut and bean mixture to the sides of the pan, place the chops in the center and spoon some of the sauerkraut over the chops.
• Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until chops are tender.

NANA'S MELT IN YOUR MOUTH BLUE CHEESE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 250.
• Season the chops on both sides with salt, pepper and a little garlic powder.
• Lightly coat the chops in the sesoned flour.
• Heat oil in skillet and brown chops on both sides.
• Remove from pan and place in a Dutch Oven or an oven proof pan with a tight fitting lid or one that can be covered with foil.
• place the chops in the pan in a single layer and pour the chicken broth around them.
• Sprinkle the cheese evenly on top of the chops and cover the pan.
• Bake 3 hours on low, checking every so often to make sure they are not getting too dry. If need be add more broth,. but it should be okay. It will make it's own gravy to serve along side or over noodles or rice. We love this dish, my husand frequently requests it for his bithday dinner. Hope you enjoy it too.

PORK CHOPS WITH NECTARINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with seasonings. Dredge lightly with flour. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook chops until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from pan; keep warm., Add onion to same pan; cook and stir over medium heat 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add nectarines; cook until lightly browned on both sides. Stir in broth and, if desired, honey; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until nectarines are softened and sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve with chops.