Easy Pork Chops!

So, I bet your wondering why I have an onion soup mix box when I titled the post "pork chops". Let me tell ya!! I was ready to go this week....my shopping is done for Thanksgiving, my meal plan is together for the week, my schedules are coordinated and then BAM! I thawed my pork chops out last night so they would be ready to go today. I got home from work and was getting ready to make the Ranch Pork Chops I had planned, only to discover that DUH, I forgot to buy the dry ranch seasoning mix that was the only other thing I needed besides pork chops. Well, after a little brainstorming (and scrounging through the cupboards) I found this...

That's it! Nothing else to fuss over!! I think they were some of the tastiest pork chops I have ever had!! No kidding. Served with a baked potato and pease....the meal was complete!!

Onion Soup Mix Pork Chops

1 pkg. Dry Onion Soup Mix
4 Boneless Pork Chops
DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 425 Degrees. Using broiler pan, place pork chops on pan, that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle onion soup mix onto both side of pork chops. Bake for 45 minutes or until cooked thru.

HAPPY EATING!

Spicy-Sweet Pork Tenderloin....

This recipe was adapted from Cooking Light....and is easy to prepare and is so tasty!! Here is the finished product!!

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce

1 tsp. ginger 1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp. vegetable oil

1 (1 lb) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 12 slices)

1/3 C. bottled salsa (I used Costco's Organic Salsa)

1 Tbsp. seedless respberry preserves

2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS: Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over med-high heat. Flatten each piece of pork to 1/2" thick (using your fingertips). Add pork to pan; spoon soy sauce mix evenly over the pork slices. Cook approx. 3 minutes and flip. Cook additional 3-4 minutes, or until done. Remove from pan. Add salsa and raspberry preserves; cook for 30 seconds or until slightly thick and preserves are "melted". Stirring constantly. Add pork to salsa mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve. Stay tuned for Easter treats..........

Happy Eating!

60th Birthday Celebration!

My dad turned 60 yesterday....remember when you thought 60 was old, and then you get old and realize that 60 really isn't so bad......we had a nice little birthday celebration with Mom & Dad at our house!! The menu was ~ Maple Garlic Pork Tenderloin, Balsamic Roasted Red Potatoes and Lima Beans!! (Of course followed by cake and ice cream ~ store bought, not homemade).
Here is what you will need for the pork tenderloin:

Maple Garlic Marinated Pork Tenderloin
2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
1 Tsp. vegetable oil
3 Cloves Garlic
1 Cup Maple Syrup
1 1/2 - 2 lbs. Pork Tenderloin
DIRECTIONS: Combine mustard, oil, garlic and syrup. Place pork in a large, resealable plastic bag or a shallow baking dish and coat thoroughly with marinade. Cover and chill in refrig. for at least 8 hours. (I prepped mine the night before and let set in the fridge. overnight). Preheat grill for a medium to low heat. Grill tenderloin over low heat for 45 minutes - 1 hour, turning every 15/20 minutes. NOTE: Do not grill over high heat because the marinade will burn.

Balsamic Roasted Potatoes:

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
2 lbs. red potatoes, quartered
1 Tbsp. Finely chopped green onion
4 Cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. rosemary
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 C. balsamic vinegar
Salt/Pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS: In large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, onion and garlic. Toss to combine. Add thyme, rosemary and nutmeg. Cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until potatoes are hot. Transfer to a 15x10x1 baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes or until potatoes are golden and almost tender. (Stir a few times during this step). Next, add vinegar, salt and pepper, stir well and cook an additional 8 minutes.
Here is the birthday boy with his helpers:

Happy Birthday, Dad!!

"Chicken Lickin" Good Pork Chops

This recipe came from a long time friend of mine (Thanks April), and has been a family favorite for years now!

Here is what you will need:



Combine flour, garlic powder and dry mustard:


Dredge pork chops in the flour:

Next brown your chops in a pan coated with cooking spray:

Layer chops in crock pot and top with can of soup:

Serve with green beans and rice:

Chicken Lickin Good Pork Chops

6-8 Boneless, lean pork chops

1/2 C. Flour

1/4 Tbsp. Salt

1 1/2 tsp. Dry Mustard

1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder

2 Tbsp. Veg. Oil

1 Can Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

DIRECTIONS: Mix flour, salt, mustard and garlic powder. Dredge pork chops in flour mix and brown in oil, (I used cooking spray and omitted oil). Place browned chops in crock pot. Pour can of soup over chops and cover. Cook on low for 6 hours.

Here is the recipe for the Oven Baked Rice:

Oven Baked Rice:

2 Cups Instant Rice, uncooked

1 envelope onion soup mix

1 1/4 C. water

1 can beef broth

DIRECTIONS: Combine rice, soup mix, water and broth in a 9x9 baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.