Pork Chops With Peppers And Corn Recipes

PORK CHOPS WITH PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the brine by combining the hot water with the salt and brown sugar; mix until completely dissolved. Add the cold water and place it into the refrigerator until it is cold. Add the pork chops to the COLD brine; cover and refrigerator for 6-8 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Remove the chops from the brine and give them a brief rinse in cold water. Pat dry with paper towels until very dry.
• Heat the olive oil and one tablespoon of butter in an OVEN PROOF cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
• Season both sides well with freshly cracked black pepper and a little bit of sea salt.
• Dredge both sides of the seasoned pork chops in the flour then place into the HOT skillet.
• Sear the chops until lightly golden brown on both sides, about 7 minutes then place the skillet into the preheated oven to cook for 12-15 minutes; or until they reach about 135 degrees (they will finish cooking in the sauce later); remove from the oven and place the chops on a plate covered loosely with a tin foil tent; set aside.
• Heat the same skillet over medium-high heat; add a bit more butter if needed.
• Add the shallots & peppercorns then cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
• Add the wine and cook, stirring often, until mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes.
• Add 1 cup of chicken broth and the thyme sprigs and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the cream and mix well.
• To thicken gravy, combine the reserved chicken broth with the corn starch; mix until thoroughly combined then add to the simmering sauce and stir well.
• Taste and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, if needed.
• Nestle the chops & their juices back in the sauce until heated through.
• Serve and enjoy!

MOM PAT'S PORK CHOPS WITH CREAMED CORN

Steps:

• Season chops with salt, pepper, garlic salt; brown chops in skillet.
• Drain the chops of grease and then add 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer 45 minutes; add can(s) of cream corn to cover chops and salt and pepper corn to taste.
• Cover and simmer for at least 15 minutes more or until pork is done.
• You can bake these puppies in oven if you want at 350° for the same amount of time. I cook longer cause I like my pork really done.

PORK CHOPS WITH PEPPERCORN CHOPS

Steps:

• Cook the pork chops: Add the butter and oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chops and sear on all sides, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. Do not flip them over until properly seared on each side. Make sure to sear the sides of the chops as well, especially is using thicker cut pork chops.
• Rest the pork chops: If using a meat thermometer, check the internal temperature and cook until they reach 135°F. Transfer the pork chops to a cutting board and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing into them. The residual heat will bring the temperature up to 145°F.
• Cook the shallots: Add the tbsp of butter to the same hot skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until the shallots soften and begin to turn golden.
• Make the sauce: Stir in the cognac and let it simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan. Cook until most of it has reduced and can no longer smell the alcohol. Add the beef broth and Dijon mustard to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the sauce reduces a bit. Stir in the heavy cream and peppercorns to the skillet and continue simmering for another 2 minutes. Taste the sauce and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
• Serve: Serve pork chops with sauce spooned over them, along side mashed potatoes.

PORK CHOPS WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• In large skillet, heat oil to med-high.
• Add pork chops and cook until browned; set aside.
• Combine potatoes, onion, and oregano in skillet.
• Stir-fry 5 minutes, stirring often.
• Add chops, chicken broth, red peppers, and black pepper.
• Heat to boil; reduce to low.
• Simmer, covered, until pork and vegetables are cooked, about 10 minutes.
• Remove pork and vegetables from seasoned broth; serve broth as a side.

PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET AND HOT PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Season chops with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil to pan -- 1 turn of the pan. Add chops and cook 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a platter and cover with foil. Return pan to heat and add more extra-virgin olive oil and bell peppers. Saute, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Add hot cherry peppers and a splash of their brine to the pan, cook a minute. Add wine or stock and scrape up pan drippings. Arrange peppers over chops and serve.

PORK CHOPS WITH CHARRED CORN AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook until browned and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
• Wipe out the skillet and heat 1 more tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the corn, red onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, without stirring, until the corn starts browning, about 3 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until charred and tender, about 2 more minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until softened, about 30 seconds. Stir in 2 tablespoons vinegar and the honey; remove from the heat.
• Combine the arugula and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Divide the pork and arugula among plates. Stir the basil into the corn mixture and spoon over the pork.

PORK CHOPS SMOTHERED WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Sprinkle the chops with liberal amounts of salt and black pepper.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high to high heat. When the oil begins to smoke, add the chops and brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• While the chops cook, slice the garlic, onion and peppers.
• Remove the chops from the skillet and add the remaining tablespoon oil. Then add the fennel seeds, garlic, onions and peppers and toss to soften, 5 minutes. Next, add the tomato paste and stir 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with the wine, add the stock and stir. Nest the pork into the pan and move the peppers and onions on top of the meat. Place in the oven and roast to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.

SOPRANO'S PORK CHOPS WITH VINEGAR PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• When hot, pat chops dry, sprinkle with salt and pepper and add to skillet.
• Cook chops, turning once for about 5 minutes on each side, or until brown.
• Lower the heat to medium and scatter garlic around chops.
• Cover and cook 5 to 8 minutes more.
• Check for doneness.
• Remove to a plate and keep warm.
• Add the peppers and juice to the skillet.
• Cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes or until the peppers are heated through.
• Spoon the peppers over chops and serve immediately.