30 Sizzling Summer Pork Chop Recipes

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30 Sizzling Summer Pork Chop Recipes2/29 Herbed Pork Chops 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Herbs are a fast and flavorful way to dress up pork. Plus, they make the chops look so pretty on a platter. I prepare these year-round as a way to capture the taste of summer. —Dianne Esposite, New Middletown, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 154 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 33mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.

3/29 Basil Pork Chops 46 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These tender, glazed chops get a kick from basil, chili powder and a little brown sugar. Serve with your favorite roasted veggies and you’ve got a super comforting meal bursting with flavor. —Lisa Gilliland, Fort Collins, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 152 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 4/29 Slow-Cooked Peach Pork Chops 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

The warm peaches make an excellent side dish for the pork

Total Time 5 hours 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I played around with many variations of this recipe until I came up with one that was just right. The warm peaches make an excellent side dish for the pork. —Bonnie Morrow, Spencerport, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 389 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. 5/29 Pork Chops with Nectarine Salsa 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

My special pork dish has so much flavor and is a snap to prepare

My special pork dish has so much flavor and is a snap to prepare. A sweet, fruity salsa perfectly balances the spicy rub that coats the pan-fried chops. —Bonnie Bufford, Nicholson, Pennsylvania. Looking for more variations? Try this delicious oven-baked bone-in pork chops recipe. Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 1/2 cup salsa: 246 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit. 6/29 Hawaiian Pork Chops 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hawaiian Pork Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat

min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a great last-minute meal when friends drop in? My husband’s sweet-and-sour dish is so easy, tastes just like Hawaiian pizza and I usually have all ingredients on hand. —Michelle Cavalier, Hampton, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 3/4 cup sauce: 250 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 554mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat. 7/29 Deconstructed Pear Pork Chops 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll be tempted to eat this main dish right out of the pan but try to resist. These chops are sure to wow guests at the dinner table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 3/4 cup stuffing mixture: 603 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 1094mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 38g protein. 8/29 Slow-Cooker Tropical Pork Chops 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: Pork and fruit go so nicely together and when you add fresh herbs, you get this fresh, light and bright main dish that everyone loves. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without crystallized ginger): 572 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 91g carbohydrate (86g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. 9/29 Pineapple-Onion Pork Chops 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple-Onion Pork Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I prepared these tender pork chops for my teenage

grandson’s birthday meal

grandson’s birthday meal. Brown sugar and pineapple juice provide the onion-topped entree with its sweetness. —Marjorie Bruner, Parchment, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 294 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 10/29 Pork Chops with Glaze 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rosemary adds a special touch to these beautifully glazed pork chops that are just right for any meal. —Louise Gilbert, Quesnel, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 246 calories,

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch

8g fat (3g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch. 11/29 Pork Chops with Nectarine Sauce 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork Chops with Nectarine Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a dietitian, I’m always looking for ways to make meals healthy and delicious. These juicy chops are fast, too. —Suellen Pineda, Victor, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 1/2 cup sauce: 330 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1 fat

fat), 82mg cholesterol, 414mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1 fat. 12/29 Pork Chops with Tomato-Bacon Topping 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I collaborated on these pork chops with sun-dried tomatoes, bacon and rosemary. They’re easy enough for any day and fancy enough for special events. —Trisha Klempel, Sidney, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 457 calories, 33g fat (12g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0

sugars, 0 fiber), 37g protein

sugars, 0 fiber), 37g protein. 13/29 Grilled Pork Chops with Smokin’ Sauce 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Pork Chops with Smokin’ Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While growing up, my husband always had pork chops that were pan-fried or baked, but he knew they could be better. So he combined his love of grilling with the desire to create his own signature sauce, and the result was this recipe. —Vicky Drnek, Rome, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 1 tablespoon sauce: 263

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch

calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 721mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch. 14/29 Greek Pork Chops 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My in-laws taught me a lot about cooking, so any time I come across a great new recipe, I enjoy making it for them. These bright, lemony chops quickly became a favorite. —Geri Lipczynski, Oak Lawn, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 193 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat),

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat

55mg cholesterol, 349mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 15/29 Saucy Grilled Pork Chops 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mamaw in Kentucky used this “dip,” as she called it, on many grilled meats including chicken and steak. —Misty Schneider, Bayport, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 476 calories, 30g fat (14g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 36g protein. 16/29 Pina Colada Pork Chops with Tropical

The grilled pork and fruit make a perfect pair

Fruit Salsa 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pina Colada Pork Chops with Tropical Fruit Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These zesty chops with kiwi, banana and avocado salsa are a one-way ticket to the tropics. The grilled pork and fruit make a perfect pair. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California Nutrition Facts: 1/2 pork chop with 1 tablespoon salsa and 1 tablespoon sauce: 417 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. 17/29 Jamaican Jerk

18/29 Slow-Cooker Chipotle Pork

Pork Chops 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These sweet, spicy chops can be thrown together in minutes, but they definitely don’t taste like it. Serve them with a side of jasmine rice and you’ll feel as if you’re on a tropical vacation. —Allison Ulrich, Frisco, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 470 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 1190mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. 18/29 Slow-Cooker Chipotle Pork

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