Basil Baked Chops For Two Recipes

JUICY BAKED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Turn your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oregano.
• Drizzle the 1 tablespoon of olive oil over both sides of the pork chops. Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over both sides of the pork chops and place them in a baking dish. (see notes) Drizzle them with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
• Bake the pork chops uncovered for 18 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Once you remove them from the oven, let them rest in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.

HERB-STUFFED PORK CHOPS FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.
• If the butcher didn't make the pocket in the chop for you - with a small knife, make a horizontal slit in each pork chop to create a pocket. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
• Fill each pocket with 1/2 of the cheese and basil.
• Brush each chop with olive oil and rub the rosemary mixture all over both chops.
• Heat a grill pan or heavy medium skillet over medium high heat until hot.
• Add the pork chops and cook for 5-6 minute.
• Turn the chops over and cook for 5-6 min more, or until the chops are cooked through and the cheese is ooooey and goooey.

PORK CHOPS WITH BASIL AND MARSALA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix the flour and garlic salt in a large resealable plastic bag. Place pork chops in the bag, and shake to coat.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown chops on both sides. Transfer to a baking dish, and sprinkle with basil. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
• Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove foil, pour in Marsala wine, and continue baking 15 minutes, basting occasionally with the wine. Skim off and discard any fat and season chops with salt and pepper to serve.

PORK CHOP DINNER FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Layer potatoes, onion and carrot over chops. Dot with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until pork chops and vegetables are tender.

BASIL-GARLIC GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Toss the pork chops with the lime juice in a bowl until evenly covered. Toss with garlic and basil. Season the chops to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Cook the pork chops on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

BASIL PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients; gradually stir in 1 tablespoon oil (mixture will be crumbly). Rub over both sides of pork chops., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook chops until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-6 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

TOMATO BASIL PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter.
• Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
• Brown pork chops on both sides, then add tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper.
• Cover and cook over low-medium heat until pork chops are cooked through and tender (about 50 minutes).
• Remove pork chops from pan and keep warm.
• In small bowl, combine water and cornstarch, then pour into hot cooking liquid.
• Add onions and green peppers, cooking over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Place pork chops on serving platter or dinner plates and pour sauce over the top, garnishing with fresh basil if desired, and serve.