Pork Chops With Herb Pesto Recipes

PORK CHOPS WITH HERB PESTO

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the water, herbs, oil and garlic; rub over both sides of chops. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

PESTO PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Put flour, salt and pepper on a plate and combine.
• Dredge both sides of pork chops in flour, and shake off any excess.
• Spray a skillet with the cooking spray and preheat on medium-high.
• Add the chops and brown on each side for two minutes.
• After they are browned, spread the pesto sauce over the chops and put lid on the skillet.
• Continue cooking for an additional two minutes or until they reach 160 degrees.
• The chops will be juicy and not dried out.
• Enjoy!

PESTO PORK CHOPS RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix together 1/2 cup of pesto, the extra-virgin olive oil, black pepper, and salt.
• Place the pork chops into a shallow bowl or plastic bag. Pour the pesto mixture on top of the pork chops.
• Marinate the pork chops in the pesto mixture for 5 minutes.
• Get a frying pan, and into it place the pork chops. Cook on each side for 5 minutes.
• When done cooking, put the pork chops onto a plate, and top with 1/4 cup of pesto, fresh basil leaves, and Parmesan cheese.
• Serve, and enjoy!

PESTO TOPPED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat grill.
• When grill is heated, lightly spray with cooking spray. Place pork chops on bottom grill surface; close grill. Cook 3 minutes.
• Tope each chop with 1/2 T pesto and sprinkle with bread crumbs; close grill. cook 2-3 minutes or until chops are no longer pink and meat thermometer reads 160. Place on serving plate; top each with 1/2 T remaining pesto.

BREADED PESTO PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375.
• Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Mix breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in medium size bowl or plate large enough to dredge chops into.
• Pat pork chops dry with paper towel. Season each side with salt and pepper.
• Coat Pork Chops with the pesto. Should be an even and thin layer of pesto on each side.
• Dredge pork chops into breadcrumb/parmesan cheese mixture. Coat both sides and all around.
• Place chops onto greased baking sheet. Lightly spray chops with cooking spray to get a crunchy outside.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes. The chops will continue to cook for another 5 minutes max while cooling down. This will prevent the chops from being dry!