many, many years ago there was a fear of undercooked pork barrel due to trichinosis, but the risk has been eliminated from all USDA-inspected pork barrel for decades. unfortunately, the higher, drier temperature of 160°F is stuck in our minds and culture .
pork chops cooked to 160°F or higher are going to be dry and bland, particularly if you ’ re grilling them and not using a sauce.
adept timbre pork barrel like Omaha Steaks Boneless Pork Chops tastes amazing when cooked properly. properly cooked pork should be damp and pink in the center. It ’ s easiest and surest to use a digital kernel thermometer when cook — go ahead and stop cooking your pork when it reaches 140°F because it will continue to cook to 145°F after you remove it from the heat beginning .
Watch the video below for a promptly how-to on cooking pork barrel chops and then try some of our pork recipes below !
Tuscan Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops
Serves 4
Prep Time : 5 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
total time : 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 each 4oz or 5oz Omaha Steaks Boneless Pork Chops thawed
- 1 Tbsp Omaha Steak All Natural Seasoning
- 1 chub Omaha Steaks Tuscan Balsamic Glaze (unwrapped and sliced)
Tutorial:
- Preheat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan on medium.
- Season pork chops with All Natural Seasoning and place in the pan.
- Cook pork chops for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Add the glaze to the pan and allow it to melt, heat up, and thicken slightly.
- Plate pork chops and spoon hot glaze over the top.
Pork Chops with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Serves 4
Prep Time : 5 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
full clock time : 15 minutes
Ingredients:
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- 4 each 4oz or 5oz Omaha Steaks Boneless Pork Chops thawed
- 1 Tbsp Omaha Steak All Natural Seasoning
- 1 recipe Grilled Pineapple Salsa (below)
Tutorial:
- Preheat grill on high.
- Prepare Grilled Pineapple Salsa.
- Season pork chops with All Natural Seasoning and place on grill.
- Cook pork chops for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Add the glaze to the pan and allow it to melt, heat up, and thicken slightly.
- Plate pork chops and spoon hot glaze over the top.
Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Makes about 2 cups or 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
- ½ each Pineapple
- 1 each Red Bell Peppers
- 1/2 each White Onion
- 1 Tbsp Chipotle chile canned in Adobo — Puréed
- 1 Tbsp Lime Juice — Fresh
- 2 Tbsp Cilantro — Fresh Chopped
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/4 Black Pepper
Tutorial:
- Peel the pineapple then slice into 1/4″ thick slices. Grill on a hot
grill until grill marks on both sides. Cool completely, remove core then
chop into 1/4″ dice. - Roast the red peppers then peel and seed. Chop into 1/4″ dice.
- Peel the onion and slice into 1/4″ thick slices. Grill on a mesquite
grill then cool completely. Chop into 1/4″ dice. - Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well.
Pan Fried Pork Chops with Cabernet Demi Glace
Serves 4
Prep Time : 5 minutes
Cook Time : 15 minutes
total time : 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp Canola Oil
- To Coat All Purpose Flour
- 4 each 4oz or 5oz
- Omaha Steaks Boneless Pork Chops1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Cabernet
- 2 Containers Omaha Steaks Beef Gravy / Beef Demi Glace
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Tutorial:
- Begin by heating the canola oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
- Dredge the pork chops in the all purpose flour and sprinkle with Salt and Pepper.
- Place the 4 pork chops in the sauté pan and immediately turn down the pan to low and cover it.
- Cook the pork chops covered for 6-7 minutes on each side then remove the pork chops from the pan and place them on plates.
- Deglaze the pan with ¼ cup of Red Wine and add the 2 containers of Beef Gravy / Beef Demi Glace in the pan. Bring to a boil and allow sauce to thicken slightly.
- Pour sauce over the cooked pork chops and serve.
- If you prefer chicken you can substitute Omaha Steaks boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the pork chops.
Editor ’ randomness note : This post was in the first place published in April 2014 and has been updated for freshness and comprehensiveness .