Savory Pork Chops
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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.
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.
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Savory Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 pork loin chops bone-in
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons 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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I made these for my tribe last night. They were a big hit. Thanks for sharing this with me.
These were very tasty!
Very good recipe. Fast, easy and taste great. I will make it again.
Made these for dinner tonight. MMMM!
now this is an easy one, and sounds mighty tasty too… hope all goes well this weekend
Thanks, Drick! We’re so looking forward to this reunion and, most of all, some time away from work.
Looks sooo tasty, love it. I should definitely try this pork chop.
These look moist and delicious! YUM!
I love how you turn the cooking liquid into a sauce…I bet it tastes delicious!
Yes, Aggie, just boil down the cooking liquids and pour over. Easiest sauce ever.
Oh Lana these are scrumptious my dear!
I want to come to your house for dinner. I have always loved pork chops.
THese look delicious! Love pork chops!
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).
Thanks, Dara, and yes these do stay moist. I’ve been following your event and it’s lots of fun!
These pork chops were really good! Thanks for sharing!
I love these ease of these. Simplicity is key
Everybody needs a little simplicity in their lives during the summer :-)