Curry Pork Chops Recipe
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Optional Brining
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
375 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Australian
Curry Pork Chops Recipe
Description
This Curry Pork Chops Recipe features pork chops that are tenderized by pricking them with a fork, enhancing flavor absorption. The chops are optionally brined in a saltwater solution to ensure juicy and tender meat. After brining, the pork is rubbed with curry powder and black pepper before being pan-fried in a mix of neutral oil and butter, turning for even cooking and developing a golden crust.
The sauce preparation uses the same pan to cook diced onion and chopped green apple until softened, adding sweetness and depth. Chicken broth is added along with a pinch of brown sugar and then simmered. The sauce is enriched with heavy cream, producing a creamy texture and balancing the curry-spiced chops.
The recipe suggests using either rib or boneless chops, noting cooking time varies accordingly. The dish pairs well with side dishes that can soak up the sauce and complements meals that benefit from a mildly spiced, creamy pork entrée.
Brining is optional but encouraged for improved tenderness and moisture. The process of pricking the chops one-eighth inch deep helps the marinade penetrate and prevents toughness. Cooking times and ingredient proportions are important for balancing curry flavor and creaminess in the sauce.
Ingredients
For the pork
- 4 pork chops - see note 1
- 3 cups water see note 2, room-temperature
- ½ cup salt -see note 2
- 2 teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the sauce
- 1 onion
- 1 green apple
- 1 ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- pinch brown sugar
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
Tenderize the chops
- Place the chops on a chopping board and stab them all over with a fork. Turn the chops over and repeat on the other side. (see note 3)4 pork chops
For the brine (see note 2)
- Dissolve the salt in the room temperature water.3 cups / 750 ml room-temperature water½ cup / 145 g salt
- Place the pork chops in the brine and leave for 15-60 minutes.
- Remove the chops from the brine and pat dry.
To cook the pork
- Rub the pork chops with curry powder and black pepper.2 tsp curry powder¼ tsp black pepper
- Heat the oil and butter in a heavy skillet/frying pan over medium-high heat.1 tbsp oil1 tbsp butter
- Add the pork chops and cook for 6 minutes in total, turning 3 times.
- Remove the chops from the pan to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
To make the sauce
- Peel and chop the onion, then chop and core the apple.1 onion1 green apple
- Add these to the skillet you cooked the pork in and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth, curry powder, and brown sugar, bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.1 ½ tsp curry powder¾ cup / 180 ml chicken brothpinch brown sugar
- Add the cream to the pan and bring to a simmer, cook for a couple more minutes.⅓ cup / 80 ml heavy cream
- Add the pork chops back to the pan along with any juice that have collected.
- Simmer gently for a minute and then serve garnished with cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Choose rib or boneless pork chops; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Brining the chops is optional but enhances juiciness and tenderness.
- Prick pork chops about 1/8 inch deep with a fork to tenderize and improve flavor absorption.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 404IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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