Pan Fried Pork Chops

What 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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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Main Entrées

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 273 kcal

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

Keyword herbs, Italian, pork chops, quick dinner

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