How to Make Mouthwatering One-Skillet Pork Chops and Veggies
Finding a delicious and easy dish for weeknight dinner can often feel like a quest. Enter this One-Skillet Pork Chops and Veggies recipe, a hearty and wholesome meal that perfectly balances flavors and textures cooked in one trusty skillet. This dish not only saves time and effort but also delivers a satisfying meal that will have your taste buds dancing with delight.
Let’s delve into how to make this mouthwatering one-skillet pork chops and veggies meal. Grab your favorite skillet and get set to make the ultimate stovetop, easy, all-in-one dinner for busy weeknights!
Benefits of One-Skillet Cooking:
One-skillet cooking has become increasingly popular due to its convenience and simplicity. Cleaning up multiple dishes saves time, and cooking everything in one pan allows all the ingredient flavors to meld together, creating a harmonious, savory, and tasty blend. Additionally, cooking in one skillet helps to retain the natural juices and flavors of the ingredients, resulting in a more luscious and flavorful dish. With this One-Skillet Pork Chops and Veggies recipe, you can enjoy a delicious and wholesome meal without the hassle of using multiple pots and pans.
Choosing the Perfect Cut of Pork Chops
Selecting the perfect pork chop cut can improve your meal and create a memorable eating experience. Consider the tenderness, flavor, and cooking method when choosing between loin, rib, and shoulder chops. Experiment with different cuts to discover your favorite and enjoy the delicious versatility of pork chops in all your culinary creations.
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Trimming and Seasoning the Pork Chops
Preparing and seasoning the pork chops perfectly elevates this recipe to OMG delicious! Following these detailed steps and suggestions, you can transform this simple cut of pork into a delectable and impressive dish to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. This recipe uses just salt and pepper to keep things super simple. However, you may want to experiment with various seasonings to make this one-skillet pork chop recipe unique to you with delicious results.
Searing the Pork Chops to Perfection
Searing is an essential step in cooking the pork chops for this recipe. It locks in the moisture and flavor and creates a delicious crust outside the meaty center.
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Preparing the Vegetables for Cooking
Cooking with vegetables is a healthy choice and an excellent way to add delicious flavors and textures to your meals. Follow the tips outlined for this recipe to ensure your vegetables are properly washed, peeled, trimmed, and cut, ready to be cooked to perfection.
Monitoring the Cooking Process
Cooking is not only a necessary skill for preparing meals but also (believe it or not) an art form that requires attention to detail and precision. That’s one of the reasons that TV cooking shows and competitions are so popular. Even in preparing easy meals, monitoring the cooking process is crucial in ensuring that the food is cooked perfectly in terms of safety and taste. You can achieve consistent and delicious results every time by carefully observing and controlling each of the parts as you go.
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The One-Skillet Pork Chops and Veggies dish exemplifies the beauty of simplicity in cooking. With just a few common ingredients and one trusty skillet, you can create a hearty and satisfying meal that will impress hungry eaters. So next time you find yourself strapped for time but craving a delicious homemade dinner, look at this ultimate stovetop dinner.
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One-Skillet Pork Chops and Veggies
EQUIPMENT
- 1 Cast Iron Skillet or Dutch Oven or Heavy Skillet with a Lid
- 1 Cutting Board
- Utensils (Cooks Knife, Tongs, Measuring Cups and Spoons, Large Spoon)
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 6-7 ounce thick-cut pork chops 1 chop per person
- Salt and Pepper
- 3 medium Carrots cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
- 3 medium Red Potatoes cut into small wedges
- 1 can gluten-free Creamy Mushroom Soup (18-ounce) Progresso Creamy Mushroom Soup
- Fresh ground pepper and chopped Parsley to garnish for serving optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides and set aside.Salt and Pepper, 6-7 ounce thick-cut pork chops
- Heat a large cast iron or heavy skillet over medium heat and add the butter.2 tablespoons Butter
- Sear the pork chops on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. When browned, transfer them to a plate and cover to keep warm. Reserve the drippings.
- Sauté the carrots and potatoes in the same skillet over medium heat in the reserved drippings until they soften, becoming lightly browned and slightly crisp on the outsides, about 3-5 minutes.3 medium Carrots, 3 medium Red Potatoes
- Add the creamy mushroom soup [1] to the skillet and stir it into the vegetables. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover with a lid. Cook the vegetables until they are fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes.1 can gluten-free Creamy Mushroom Soup
- Return the pork chops to the vegetable mixture, cover, and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the pork reads around 140°F (+/—a degree or two). Depending on the hotness of the mixture, this should only take about 6-8 minutes.
- Remove the skillet immediately from the heat and let stand, covered, for about 5 more minutes until the internal pork temperature in the thickest part of the meat increases (the pork will continue cooking) to 145-150°F (for medium-rare). [2]
- If desired, sprinkle the dish with fresh ground pepper and chopped parsley. Serve right away.Fresh ground pepper and chopped Parsley to garnish for serving
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