Pork Chops Primavera Recipes

GARLIC BUTTER BAKED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• In a small bowl, mix together the butter, thyme, and garlic. Set aside.
• In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the skillet is really hot, add the pork chops. Sear until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
• Pour the garlic butter mixture over the pork chops. Place the skillet in the oven, and cook until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145ºF, about 10-14 minutes. The time depends on the thickness of your pork chops.*
• Remove from the oven. Using a spoon, pour some of the butter sauce left in the skillet onto the pork chops before serving.

PORK CHOPS PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• In 12 inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove. Reserve 1 tablespoon of drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart microwave safe dish, cook beans in 2 tablespoons of water, covered, on high for 4 minutes, stirring once. Drain and set aside.
• Brush pork chops with soy sauce. In skillet, brown chops on both sides. Add apple butter and the 1/4 cup water. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
• Add beans, tomatoes, and bacon. cook uncovered 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens.
• Serve and enjoy!