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Pork Chop

Verbena-Brined Pork Chops

Brining these pork chops keeps them plump and juicy, but if lemon verbena for the brine isn't readily available, you can leave it out. Its subtle flavor probably won't be missed, especially if you serve the chops with the distinctly lemony hoppin' John risotto.

Roasted Pork Chops with Hard Cider Jus

Côtelettes de Porc avec Son Jus au Cidre Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 45 min

Sauteed Pork Chops with Mushrooms, Dill, and Sour Cream

These pork chops go well with rice with julienned carrots .

Brined Pork Chops with Apples

Pork, always a favorite in the Midwest and the South, gained popularity early in the century. Immigrants from pork-loving countries such as Germany and Poland were crowding the cities and finding that fresh pork, a luxury back home, was abundant and affordable. Recipes of the time called for pan-frying chops, covering them with apples and baking them for an hour or so. But that would leave today’s pork, which is less fatty, very dry. Here, brining is the trick for making pork chops flavorful and juicy.

Grilled Pork Chops with Classic Barbecue Sauce

Constant basting with this lively sauce ensures moist chops and plenty of flavor. Warm potato salad with tarragon and white wine is the natural accompaniment.

Curried Pork Chops with Brandied Peach and Crabapple Chutney

Brandied peaches and spiced crabapples can be found in the specialty foods section of most supermarkets. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Braised Pork Chops with Dill Sauce

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Braised Sauerkraut with Smoked Pork

Here's a stick-to the- ribs specialty where the Slavic influences of Trieste are deliciously evident. It's a typical holiday and special-occasion dish that is usually served from a big pot at the dinner table. The pot is always returned to the table later in the evening so that guests can have a snack before they leave.

Grilled Asian Pork Chops and Baby Bok Choy

Serve with: Gingered rice pilaf and summer lettuces with a sesame vinaigrette.

Pork Chops with Coriander-Cumin Spice Rub

For a delicious, quick accompaniment try our Creamy Parmesan Polenta .

Choucroute with Caramelized Pears

Serve with: Baked sweet potatoes and sautéed Swiss chard. Dessert: Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.

Pork Chop Milanese with Arugula and Teardrop Tomatoes

A spicy arugula and tomato salad accompaniment makes this a perfect light summer entrée that could easily serve as a one-dish meal, or a piatto unico as they are known in Italy. The trick is to cook the chops slowly over even, meduim heat, so that they cook through without burning the bread-crumb crust.

Pork Chops and Applesauce

The predicaments of six kids growing up under one suburban roof were the cornerstone of each Brady Bunch episode. In "The Personality Kid," which first aired in 1971, Peter thinks he's dull and goes looking for a new image. Trying on Humphrey Bogart for size, he asks Alice what's for dinner. "Pork chops and applesauce," Peter repeats à la Bogart. "Ain't that swell." His parents and Alice make lighthearted fun of Peter's new accent. Active time: 50 min Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr
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