Pan Fried Pork Chops
https://easyhomemaderecipes.caWhat can I say about Italian Pan Fried Pork Chops? Well they are delicious when seared with wine vinegar and become a tasty dinner meal. This recipe was another frequent dish my mom made growing up in an Italian Family. A popular choice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.Like pork? Try my recipe for Italian Stuffed Meatloaf with Prosciutto, Easy Herb Crusted Pork Rib Roast or my One Pan Sausage Peppers and Potatoes.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp salt
- ground pepper to taste
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 2.2 lbs pork chop 4 Rib or Sirloin Pork Chops approx. ¾" thick
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Heat up olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Place pork chops in the pan and season the top. Sear on high/medium heat for about 3 minutes until seared on bottom and flip. Repeat for the other side.
- Season the top and add wine or vinegar to the pan. Reduce heat to a simmer
- Let cook for an additional 15 minutes, covered flipping the chops occasionally so that they are golden on both sides.
- If there is too much liquid, remove the lid and allow the liquid to evaporate. Once the pork chop liquid runs clear the chops are cooked. To check, use a meat thermometer and check that the meat temperature is 145℉
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Cook pork chops on med/high heat for best results.
Check temperature of pork chops has reached 145 degrees F or that liquid runs clear.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chopCalories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 38gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 375mgPotassium: 659mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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