Ranch-Marinated Pork Chops Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
Description:
This recipe offers a quickie marinade that’s easy to whip up. Though the measurements may vary, the result is always delicious. These ranch-marinated pork chops pair perfectly with a variety of vegetables, but they’re particularly delightful alongside steamed fresh green beans.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Pork chops |
| 1 | Worcestershire sauce |
| 3 | Garlic cloves |
| 1 | Dry mustard |
| 2 | Onion powder |
Instructions:
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Prepare Pork Chops: Wash and pat dry the pork chops with a paper towel, then use a fork to poke several holes in them.
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Prepare Marinade: In a shallow baking pan, combine Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, minced garlic cloves, and onion powder. Mix well.
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Marinate Pork: Place the pork chops in the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning the chops at least once during this time to ensure even marination.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Bake Pork Chops: Remove the cover from the pan and place it in the preheated oven. Bake the pork chops for about 30 minutes or until they are fully cooked, turning them at least once during the cooking process to ensure even baking.
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Serve: Once the pork chops are done, serve them hot alongside your favorite sides. You can use the cooked marinade and pan drippings to top baked potatoes for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 849.1
- Fat: 77g
- Saturated Fat: 14.5g
- Cholesterol: 107.5mg
- Sodium: 1466.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.8g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 7.8g
- Protein: 24.9g
This ranch-marinated pork chops recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Enjoy the tender, flavorful chops with your favorite sides for a memorable meal!
