Spiced Pork Chops

Name: Spiced Pork Chops
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard; 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Pinch pepper; 4 pork loin chops (about 3/4 inch thick and 8 ounces each); 1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 cup ketchup; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Being a widow who likes to cook big meals, I frequently invite family and friends for dinner. On busy days, I rely on this easy recipe, which I got from a dear friend. It's hearty and satisfying and always gets raves. -Joan MacKinnon, Brooklyn, Nova Scotia

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
4 pork loin chops (about 3/4 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup ketchup
1 cup water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add pork chops, a few at a time; seal bag and toss to coat.
In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, water and brown sugar; pour over chops.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Originally published as Spiced Pork Chops in Taste of Home August/September 1996

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CookinJH

Feb 9, 2016

I have had this recipe for many years from an old Taste of Home. Wonderful recipe!!!
middjett

Jun 26, 2015

The coating on the meat was good. But the sauce was well...ketchup with a bit of brown sugar. I could have done the same thing with a bottle of BBQ sauce and had better flavor in the sauce. I will use the spice coating again, and bake the chops, but the rest, no thank you.
Roommom

May 7, 2015

Kids loved it
JKvigne

Mar 29, 2015

Very good! Like others mentioned, there was a little too much flour in comparison to the other spices. Next time I'll up the spices!
MomB96ofMany

Mar 23, 2015

This is my favorite way to prepare pork chops. So flavorful, especially the sauce. Even all 7 kids like it!
foleyd

Mar 15, 2015

Followed the recipe exactly. Very tender, moist, and flavorful. A hit with the entire family.
mimideb6

Jan 1, 2015

I have made these pork chops for years now. Always a hit with everyone…All ages.Perfect in my book. Just as written !!
rmbarr059

Nov 13, 2014

Yummy recipe. Ended up being a bit overdone even after taking them out 5 minutes early...that's the only reason I give 4 stars. But overall the recipe was good and I would definitely make it again.
ShannonMLeger

Oct 23, 2014

Loved these chops......lots of yummy sauce to put over the chops, potatoes, etc. Easy to prepare. I made them in a cast iron skillet so it easily went from stove top to oven in one pan. Less mess to clean up later is a bonus in my books!
parksville

May 8, 2014

A winner in every respect....a five star recipe w/ great flavor! I reduced the flour to 1/4c as suggested and there was plenty to coat the chops. I poured some of the sauce on the bottom of the dish before adding the chops. Served the chops and sauce w/ large egg noodles, but think they would be better w/ mashed potatoes. A keeper for sure.