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Many of us have had pork chops several times before. Sometimes they turn out so delicious and other times they aren't as tasty as we had hoped. However, these tips to pork chops will help you take them to a whole new level. You'll be stunned by how well they turn out!

The Amazing Tips To Making Truly Wonderful Pork Chops Are:

Buying and Storing

Pork chop cuts.
All chops come from the loin, which runs from the hip to the shoulder. The most common chops  are rib and loin chops.

Prepare to spend more 
Think of chops as pork's version of beef steaks.  It's a premium cut, typically with a mild flavor.

Choose pork chops with a pinkish color and some marbling.
Look for chops that are pinkish-red in color with some marbling in the meat. Steer clear of pork chops that are pale in color or have a dark-colored bone or dark spots on the fat.

Store fresh pork chops in the fridge for up to two to three days before cooking.
Any longer than three days and it's best to store them in the freezer, where they'll keep for up to six months.

Cooking 

Brine for tender, flavorful  chops.
Brining pork chops in a simple mixture of water, salt, and herbs — even for just 15 minutes — adds extra flavor to this mild cut.

Allow to sit at room temperature.
Let pork chops sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes after pulling them from the fridge. Giving the meat a chance to warm up will ensure more even cooking.

Don't fear the bone-in chop.
They can be cooked the same way you'd cook boneless chops, requiring just a few extra minutes of cook time.

When searing, start with a screaming-hot pan.
For the coveted seared crust that makes any pork chop taste special, make sure the meat is patted dry, give the pan or skillet ample time to heat up before cooking.

Account for thickness when cooking.
Thinner chops will cook more quickly and can benefit from a shorter cook time,  thicker chops may require more time.

Cook pork chops to 145°F.
Cooked to 145°F, the meat is tender, juicy, and just a touch pink.

 Essential Ways to Cook Pork Chops

1.  In the oven.
It starts with a quick sear in a screaming-hot pan on the stovetop,  pork chops go into the oven until the meat is cooked through.

2. Stuff them.
Consider stuffing them with a flavorful filling for a fast and fancy riff. Stuffed pork chops are seared on the stovetop and then finished in the oven, just like their unstuffed counterparts.  This version may need an extra minute or two of cook time.

3.  On the stovetop.
This quick and simple method works for bone-in and boneless chops alike, and is best reserved for pork chops that are no more than an inch thick. Pork chops are cooked on one side in a super-hot, oiled skillet, then flipped and cooked on the other side.

4.  In the slow cooker.
This method works best for bone-in blade, sirloin, or rib chops. Save the boneless chop for the stovetop or oven, as they can get chewy in the slow cooker. Sear the chops  and then layer over veggies in the cooker, and cook for two to six hours for a one-pot meal.

5. Stir-fry them.
Boneless pork chops are your best bet for stir-frying. Depending on the thickness of the chops, slice them in half or thirds before cutting them into thin strips.

An Additional Way To Cook Them:
You can also allow your pork chops to simmer in a nice soup.

You don't have to cook your pork chops before hand. As long as it is sliced, your raw pork chops can be simmered and allowed to cook right in your soup.

Serve And Enjoy!

These incredible tips for pork chops will make it so easy for you cook them, you might want to have them as often as you can! Have you used these tips for your pork chops before?

Let Us Know How They Turned Out!

Article Source: The Kitchn