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Old 12-03-2013, 09:23 AM
 
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Never been able to make my pork chops tender, No matter which way I've done them there always tough, anyone have ideas to make them tender
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Old 12-03-2013, 09:39 AM
 
Location: League City, Texas
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Try to get chops that have some fat in them. Most pork sold now has so little fat it is dry as dust. I like to get the cheapest assorted thin cut chops, & braise them in a little chick stock seasoned with some Worcestershire sauce, topped with sliced onions or whatever other seasonings/veg you have. Sliced bell peppers are good, too. If you have time, brown the chops first for an extra layer of flavor--just don't over cook them.
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Old 12-03-2013, 09:42 AM
 
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Start with good meat, about an inch thick, a dab of butter and a bit of oil in a pan on medium heat, salt/pepper, do not turn for at least three minutes.
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Old 12-03-2013, 09:43 AM
 
Location: Chapel Hill, N.C.
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I make pork chops in the crock pot and they are incredibly tender. Google crockpot pork chops and many suggestions.
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Old 12-03-2013, 09:51 AM
 
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I make pork chops in the crock pot and they are incredibly tender. Google crockpot pork chops and many suggestions.
I did just that Lol. Found some good recipes , don't think I can go wrong with any of them, some of them didnt say to brown chops first...that I HAVE to do , even if it's for color .
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Old 12-03-2013, 10:06 AM
 
Location: Chapel Hill, N.C.
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yes I always brown first too by using the same crock pot but on the stove. I like a little crunch and color too.
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Old 12-03-2013, 10:08 AM
 
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yes I always brown first too by using the same crock pot but on the stove. I like a little crunch and color too.
You put your crock on the stove top
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Old 12-03-2013, 01:56 PM
 
Location: Heart of Dixie
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You put your crock on the stove top
I'm sure she means the ceramic insert.
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Old 12-03-2013, 02:39 PM
 
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I'm sure she means the ceramic insert.
Yes that's what I thought I just didnt know you could put the ceramic part on direct heat , but I guess you can.
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Old 12-03-2013, 03:05 PM
 
Location: North Idaho
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OP, you are over-cooking.

Pork should be at the point that the pink has barely disappeared. In fact a slight pinkish tinge is perfectly safe to eat, it is just that I don't like the taste of raw pork.
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