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Honey Maple Pork Chops

Honey Maple Pork Chop
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Honey Maple Pork Chops
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1/8 tsp. allspice
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Instructions

  1. Put olive oil in skillet and heat to hot.

  2. Cook pork chops 1-2 minutes on each side to brown.

  3. Mix all ingredients except the pork chops. Pull half to the side for later.

  4. Spread first half of mixture over top of pork chops.

  5. Place pork chops in an ungreased pan. Cover the top of the pan with foil.

  6. Cook at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until fully cooked.

  7. Heat second half of mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds. Spread second half of mixture over pork chops and serve.

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Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs

 

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Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 4 - 6 lbs. country style pork ribs
  • 2 Tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 2 Tbsp. onion powder
  • 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. hickory liquid smoke
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

  2. Cover the ribs with olive oil on the front and back sides.

  3. Mix all of your dry seasonings in a bowl and rub the ribs in the mixture. If you prefer your ribs to have more of a kick to them, you can add 1 1/2 tsp. of red pepper flakes as well. 

  4. Place the ribs on a cooking dish.

  5. Mix the liquid smoke and apple cider vinegar together in a bowl and brush over the ribs.

  6. Cover the ribs with foil and bake in the oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes at 375 degrees.

  7. Remove the ribs from the oven, and uncover. Brush on the barbecue sauce.

  8. Turn the oven on broil. Broil the ribs until the sauce is sticky. Remove the ribs from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes.

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Oven Baked Barbecue Pork Chops

 

Barbecue Pork Chop
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Oven Baked Barbecue Pork Chops
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 - 2 lbs. boneless pork chops
  • 1 Tbsp. barbecue rub (just use your favorite, I prefer Applewood)
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (just use your favorite, I prefer Hickory Smoke)
  • cooking spray
Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Spray the bottom of your baking dish with cooking spray.

  3. Place your olive oil in a bowl and rub the pork chops in olive oil and then cover them with the barbecue rub.

  4. Place the pork chops in the baking dish and cover with foil. Cook for 25 minutes.

  5. Remove from the oven and cover the pork chops with barbecue sauce. Leave the baking dish uncovered and return to the oven. Cook for an additional 15 minutes.

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Parmesan Encrusted Pork Chops

 

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Parmesan Encrusted Pork Chops
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 6 boneless pork chops
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions

  1. In a bowl combine the parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, pepper and garlic powder.

  2. Pour the olive oil into another bowl. Rub the pork chops in olive oil and then coat each one in the cheese mixture. Press the mixture over the pork chops to make sure they are well covered in it.

  3. Line a pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.

  4. Place the pork chops on the pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

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Pork Loin Roast

 

Pork Loin Roast
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Clay Cooker Pork Loin Roast
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
 

I'm always looking for ways to use my clay cooker. The meat always comes out so tender, as it does with this recipe.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 lb pork loin roast
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 can beef broth (14 1/2 ounce)
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 8 small red potatoes, quartered (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
Instructions

  1. Soak clay cooker lid for 10 minutes.

  2. Make five horizontal cuts down center of roast. Stuff each cut with a slice of onion, reserving remaining onion.

  3. Place the roast in the clay cooker. Mix all the seasonings and sprinkle over the top of the roast.

  4. Pour broth around roast.

  5. Place remaining onion slices, pepper,  and potatoes around roast.

  6. Put the lid on and place the roast into a cold oven. Heat the oven to 325 degrees and cook for 2 hours and then check meat internal temperature. You may need to add 30 minutes.

  7. If you want a sauce for your meat, bring pan juices to boil. Boil 10-12 minutes or until reduced by half. In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup water and 2 Tbsp. of cornstarch. Blend till smooth. Add pan juices. Cook, stirring till mix is bubbly and thick.

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