Chop, chop, chop! This braised pork loin chops recipe is a breeze to make and everyone loves them.
Braised Pork Loin Chops
Who doesn’t love braised pork loin chops?  This is a simple, easy dinner that takes only 30 minutes—including prep time. Using spices that you probably already have on hand, along with a dash of dry white wine or apple juice, the seasonings (rosemary, sage and parsley) are pronounced but not too spicy.
Pork chops are a lean and healthier meat, whether grilled, slow cooked, barbecued or—in this case—braised. That they are low in fat and packed with protein makes them a win-win weeknight meal.
Ingredients for Braised Pork Chops
- Garlic Clove: Mincing the garlic clove allows the flavor to be evenly dispersed in this recipe.
- Rubbed Sage: Rubbed sage is sold in a spice jar labeled as such. This is different from ground sage in that it’s lighter and less intense.
- Dried Rosemary: In lieu of dried rosemary, it’s fine to use fresh rosemary.
- Salt: Table salt will work here or a coarse sea salt that’s ground.
- Black Pepper: This commonly used spice adds spice without a lot of heat. Even just a dash goes a long way.
- Boneless Pork Loin Chops: Look for chops with color, marbling and thickness.
- Butter: Choose unsalted butter for this recipe. You will be adding salt regardless.
- Olive Oil: This is a cooking oil that can easily stand up to high heat levels.
- White Wine: A dry white wine is ideal—in other words, don’t use Chardonnay, which is very oaky. Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc are good bets.
- Parsley: Opt for fresh and not dried parsley. This adds hints of mint and citrus and just a tiny amount of bitterness.
Directions
Step 1: Create a rub
Mince the garlic clove into small pieces. By combining the first five ingredients, including the garlic, you’ve just made a rub. Rub this mixture over both sides of the pork chops.
Step 2: Brown the chops
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the butter and oil over medium-high heat and then brown the chops on both sides. Remove the chops from the pan.
Step 3: Cook the chops in the wine
Use the same skillet you heated the chops in to bring the wine to a boil and then stir it to loosen the browned bits. Cook the wine uncovered until it’s reduced to ½ cup. Next, add the chops and return the pan to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover to continue simmering the chops until the pork is tender. This will be an additional six to eight minutes. Sprinkle the chops with parsley.
Editor’s Tip: Apple juice will also work if you don’t have white wine on hand.
Braised Pork Chops Variations
- Add red onions and pears: This combination—a favorite by Lidia Bastianich—adds the perfect amount of salty and sweet. All you have to do is sauté the onions and pears with the chops and then serve.
- Spike the chops with beer: In our savory beer pork chops recipe, we add ¾ cup of beer (or nonalcoholic beer) instead of wine or apple juice.
How to Store Braised Pork Chops
While we don’t think you’ll have leftovers—as these chops taste AMAZING and the recipe calls for just four servings—in case you do, they’re very easy to store. Then, when you’re ready to eat, all you have to do is pop in the microwave.
Can you freeze Braised Pork Chops?
As long as the chops are in a resealable bag or container that’s air-tight, they will keep for up to a year.
How long do Braised Pork Chops last?
If stored in the fridge in a covered, air-tight container, the chops will stay fresh for 3 to 5 days.
Can you make Braised Pork Chops ahead of time?
As this is already an easy recipe that doesn’t require pre-heating an oven, the actual cooking part does not take a lot of time. But you could make the rub ahead of time and store in a covered container at room temperature. Be sure to use the rub within a day, due to the fresh garlic.
How do you reheat Braised Pork Chops?
There are many ways to reheat these, with the microwave the quickest and easiest, at about 30 seconds on medium-high. You can also use an air fryer for 4 to 5 minutes or cook on the stovetop over gentle heat.
Braised Pork Chops Tips
How can I make these spicier?
Adding a dash of cayenne pepper to your rub will do the trick.
What are some good sides to serve with Braised Pork Chops?
We agree that a meat dish should not stand alone. That’s why we pulled together 100 delicious vegetable side dishes to round out your dinner.
What happens if I use a sweet white wine?
You’re not going to destroy the recipe, but we do think that a dry white wine is best because it doesn’t overpower the other flavors. When in doubt, use apple juice instead.
Braised Pork Loin Chops
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
25 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup dry white wine or apple juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Directions
- Mix first 5 ingredients; rub over both sides of pork chops. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat; brown chops on both sides. Remove from pan.
- In same pan, bring wine to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Add chops; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until pork is tender, 6-8 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts
1 pork chop with 2 tablespoons sauce: 218 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 351mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.
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An easy herb rub gives sensational taste to boneless braised pork chops that can be cooked on the stovetop in minutes. The meat turns out tender and delicious. —Marilyn Larsen, Port Orange, Florida
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