Pork Chops

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Pork Chops

April 6, 2015 by adaisygarden

Since I haven’t felt like cooking much,
(I’ve been sick…)

but not wanting to eat something from a can,
I decided to try a simple recipe I saw last week
on Food Network by Trisha Yearwood.

Here’s the link to that page:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/trisha-yearwood/pork-chops-and-rice-recipe.html

I made a few changes and loved how it turned out!

It’s an easy recipe with simple ingredients
(which is why I wanted to try it).

I added a few ingredients to the recipe
and changed a few of the measurements.

The most important thing to remember is:
THICK-CUT pork chops. Thin-cut would dry out.

I added 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the butter
when I was “sauteing” the rice in the pan.
That insured that I wouldn’t burn the butter
and I like the flavor the olive oil gives to the rice.

Instead of one cup of rice, I used 1 1/2 cups.

I also added green onions for flavor.
I sprinkled them over the rice just before adding the beef broth.

Instead of using a can, I used the carton of beef broth.
I think it tastes a lot better.

I also increased the broth to 3 cups
because of the change in the amount of rice.

I seasoned the pork chops with a sprinkle of garlic powder,
onion powder, salt & pepper.
I placed some onion slices on top
and covered the entire dish with aluminum foil.

My oven isn’t working properly, so after 45 minutes at 350,
I increased the temperature to 375 and left it in for another 15 min.

It was perfect. The rice was not dry and not too wet.
The pork chops were cooked but not tough.

I wanted a nice sear on the pork chops so I placed them
in a hot cast iron skillet for just a few minutes.

It was the final touch they needed.
They lost the “white, roasted” look
and now looked crispy and delicious.

I steamed some broccoli to round out the meal.

I also added some fresh lemon wedges to sqeeze right over
the pork chops. It was amazing the difference! It brought out all the flavors.

My husband thought it was delicious.

I can’t wait to try this recipe using chicken. I think it’ll be great.

It was wonderful to have a home-cooked meal
with minimal effort.
Since I haven’t been feeling well, an easy recipe was the way to go.

I will be adding this recipe in my new “tried-and-true” file.
It’s nice to have something new to make for friends & family. 🙂

Happy cooking,

Daisy

Posted in Cooking | Tagged Cooking, Food | 14 Comments

14 Responses

on April 6, 2015 at 10:08 pm | Reply memarose3

Wow – this does look good. I really like the way you finished off the chops with a quick searing – that really brings out the flavor so much better. Great idea.
- on April 7, 2015 at 12:09 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Yes, the searing is so quick and makes a difference in texture and flavor.
on April 6, 2015 at 10:27 pm | Reply Laura Conowitch

Looks delicious Daisy!
- on April 7, 2015 at 12:10 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Thanks, Laura! How’s that red & white quilt coming? 🙂
  - on April 7, 2015 at 10:03 pm Laura Conowitch
    
    I have had to set it aside. Again. It is back to work six days a week, and the 7th is church/errands. I am determined to get it done one day!
    
    In the meantime, I am getting snippets of sew time, so I am working on a small UFO…a tote bag. Gotta get the joy in, ya know!
on April 7, 2015 at 12:46 am | Reply Debbie

I love how you walk us through this . . .and It sounds and looks wonderful! Thank you and praying you feel better soon!
- on April 7, 2015 at 12:13 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Haha! I wasn’t feeling up to typing out a real “recipe” at the end like I usually do… I figured anybody can follow these really easy steps. I sure do appreciate your prayers!!! We’ve been sick now for two weeks and this week we have to “get back to work”, so your prayers are very much needed and appreciated. Thank you!
on April 7, 2015 at 7:40 am | Reply quilt32

This looks like the perfect meal for someone who hasn’t been feeling well – or for anyone else. I love the blue plate.
- on April 7, 2015 at 12:19 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Thanks so much, Lillian! I had always wanted a set of those antique blue and white, farm scene, dishes… but since I never found them, many years ago I bought these at a Discount Store for $1 each. We had very little money then, and so I was thrilled to find them. Since then, I have bought 4 or 5 of the antique blue and white dishes which I use as decoration in my kitchen. Whenever I go to an antique store or thrift store, I still look for bargain blue & white antique dishes but I only find the small, tea cups and saucers. But I’m happy with my “Discount” blue & whites… whenever I set the table with them, they look like the real thing and they always make me smile. 🙂
on April 8, 2015 at 10:25 pm | Reply apuginthekitchen

I love a quick and easy recipe like this and this sounds so delicious, Yes I think it would be wonderful with chicken as well.
on April 16, 2015 at 11:45 am | Reply Wendy L. Macdonald

Daisy, this looks scrumptious. I hope you’re feeling better.

Blessings ~ Wendy ❀
on April 20, 2015 at 12:17 am | Reply Rhonda Sittig

This looks luscious Daisy!! love rice and this has got to have so much flavor!! Hope you are feeling better by now– back to your energetic self… xox
- on April 23, 2015 at 6:40 am | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Haha! Well, I am feeling better although I don’t see myself quite as energetic as you mentioned… Although I am finally catching up on sleep; it’s a wonderful thing! 🙂
  - on April 23, 2015 at 9:04 am Rhonda Sittig
    
    Sleep is good– surprising we can’t bounce back like when we were 20. God keep you…