These easy and quick Savory Pork Chops are seasoned with Italian herbs and braised on the stovetop. A quick dinner for busy summer days.
Are you as busy as we are right now? I love long summer days. So much more daylight hours to get things done. But sometimes it seems like having those extra hours just creates more things to do, though, doesn’t it?
This week, we’re getting ready for our annual vacation trip with the grandkids which this year is the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, and Sedona area. Plus this weekend is Father’s Day. And BeeBop’s sister’s wedding. As I said, we’re just a little busy right now.
These easy and quick Savory Pork Chops are seasoned with Italian herbs and braised on the stovetop. A quick dinner for busy summer days. Click To Tweet
It’s days like these that I appreciate quick and simple recipes like these savory pork chops. They’re quick to prepare and cook while you get everything else ready for dinner.
How to Make Savory Pork Chops
To get started, trim any extra fat from four nice, large pork chops. Set the fat aside and sprinkle both sides of the chops generously with salt, pepper, and dried Italian seasoning.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray and add a small amount of the reserved fat that you trimmed from the pork chops. You only want enough to render about a tablespoon of fat in the pan.
When the fat has rendered, add the pork chops to the pan and brown them well on both sides. Add the chicken broth in with the pork chops and bring it up to a boil.
Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until chops are done throughout. Approximately 20-25 minutes.
Remove the pork chops from the pan and set them aside. Increase the heat to bring the liquid to a boil. Continue cooking until the pan juices are reduced to a thin sauce. Spoon the pan sauce over the chops and serve.
Enjoy!
More Pork Chops Recipes on Never Enough Thyme:
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- Pork Chops with Apple Puree
- Pork Chops with Potatoes
- Grilled Pork Chops
pork chop recipes from Other Bloggers:
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- Pork Chops in Cream Sauce from bell’alimento
- Glazed Pork Chops from Budget Bytes
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Savory Pork Chops
Pork chops seasoned with Italian herbs and braised stovetop
Ingredients
- 4 pork loin chops, bone-in
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 2 tblsp. Italian seasoning
- Cooking spray
- ¾ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Remove any excess fat from chops.
- Sprinkle both sides of chops generously with salt, pepper and dried Italian seasoning.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray and add a small amount of the trimmed fat from the pork chops. You want enough to render about a tablespoon of fat.
- When the fat has rendered, add the pork chops to the pan.
- Brown well on both sides.
- Add the chicken broth and bring up to a boil.
- Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer until chops are done throughout. Approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Remove the pork chops from the pan. Increase the heat to bring the liquid to a boil. Continue cooking until reduced to a thin sauce. Spoon the pan sauce over the chops and serve.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 340Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 842mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 41g
Nutrition information is calculated by Nutritonix and may not always be perfectly accurate. Use your own judgment.
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Lana Stuart is the author, photographer, cook, and occasional traveler at Never Enough Thyme. A former IT professional, she enjoys time in the kitchen and the art studio.
Deanne says
I made these for my tribe last night. They were a big hit. Thanks for sharing this with me.
Briget says
These were very tasty!
Annette says
Very good recipe. Fast, easy and taste great. I will make it again.
Katrina says
Made these for dinner tonight. MMMM!
Drick says
now this is an easy one, and sounds mighty tasty too… hope all goes well this weekend
Lana says
Thanks, Drick! We’re so looking forward to this reunion and, most of all, some time away from work.
Raquel @ Erecipe Free Nutritional Calculator says
Looks sooo tasty, love it. I should definitely try this pork chop.
Jennifer @ Jane Deere says
These look moist and delicious! YUM!
Aggie says
I love how you turn the cooking liquid into a sauce…I bet it tastes delicious!
Lana says
Yes, Aggie, just boil down the cooking liquids and pour over. Easiest sauce ever.
claudia lamascolo says
Oh Lana these are scrumptious my dear!
Shar says
I want to come to your house for dinner. I have always loved pork chops.
Blog is the New Black says
THese look delicious! Love pork chops!
Cookin' Canuck says
These pork chops look so easy and very moist (dry pork chops are always a worry). I’d love if you’d consider sharing this on our online Get Grillin’ & summer barbecue event (it’s entree week).
Lana says
Thanks, Dara, and yes these do stay moist. I’ve been following your event and it’s lots of fun!
Brie says
These pork chops were really good! Thanks for sharing!
Alison @ ingredients, Inc. says
I love these ease of these. Simplicity is key
Lana says
Everybody needs a little simplicity in their lives during the summer :-)