This moist pork chops recipe is a family favorite and true to its name. The chops turn out tender, juicy and delicious! When you make it, it will become your family’s favorite as well! It always comes out perfectly.
These moist pork chops are definitely comfort food for everyone that tastes them. My mom used to make these succulent chops and each and every time, not only could I not wait to eat them, but the recipe always came out the same: moist chops that melt in your mouth!
My siblings and I still make this recipe.
Cooking the pork chops in an electric fry pan at a constant temperature is the secret for these tender chops.
Is it easy to make these chops?
It is very easy. The hardest part is breading the chops and slicing the onions. And we all know that isn’t hard at all.
Here’s a rundown on how easy it is:
- Place oil and breaded chops in pan.
- Brown each side for 5 min.
- Place onions on top of pork chops.
- Add broth and seasonings.
- Set the temperature and timer.
- Flip the chops a few times.
- Add mushrooms near the end of the cook time and this hearty dinner is ready to be consumed.
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Olive oil – I use extra virgin because I love the taste and how it flavors the chops.
- Pork chops – I buy organic pork chops with a small bone in them.
- Onions – I use Vidalia onions in just about everything I cook so I always have some on hand. You could substitute yellow onions instead, but know that Vidalia onions are sweeter than yellow onions so the taste will be somewhat different.
- Breadcrumbs – I use panko and plain breadcrumbs but if you only have one kind of breadcrumb it’s okay to use whatever you have on hand.
- Herbs – I use dried dill and cumin because I love the flavor combination but I’ve also made these moist pork chops with basil and parsley.
- Chicken broth – This gives the chops extra flavor, but you can just use filtered water. I really love Trader Joe’s organic free range chicken broth. It’s inexpensive and delicious and has awesome ingredients.
Helpful tips
- Buy organic whenever you can. Even though organic is more expensive than conventional pork chops, the taste of the organic chop is remarkably different than conventional chops and worth the extra money. I always find peace of mind to know there aren’t any added hormones, antibiotics and other questionable additives in organic meat.
- You don’t have to cut the onions in really thin rings but don’t have them too chunky.
- Play around with the herbs. I love cumin and use it whenever I can but you can use two complimentary herbs like basil and parsley or oregano and thyme.
- Pork chops with the bone in take longer than boneless so if you use boneless pork chops, reduce the cooking time 5 – 10 minutes.
What to do if you don’t have an electric fry pan
You can cook the pork chops on a stove top.
- Make sure your fry pan is big enough to fit all the ingredients.
- Turn the heat on medium and once that heats up, add oil.
- Brown pork chops, 5 minutes each side.
- Add onions, salt and pepper and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook for 30 minutes, turning the chops every 10 minutes.
- Add mushrooms in the last 5 minutes.
How to make moist pork chops
Pre-step
Get out an electric fry pan.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – pork chops and onions.
Step two
Slice the onions in rings and set aside.
Step three
Take out the rest of the ingredients – plain breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, dill and cumin.
Place the above ingredients in a shallow bowl and mix until combined.
Step four
Heat the electric fry pan to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the pan has heated up, add olive oil. As the electric fry pan is heating up, dip the pork chops in the crumb mixture, coating all sides.
Step five
Place pork chops in pan and brown each side for 5 minutes.
Let your electric fryer do the rest
Step six
Put the onions on top of the chops, pour in chicken broth and add salt and pepper.
Step seven
Lower the temperature of the pan to either 250 degrees or the higher end of the ‘keep warm’ setting.
Step eight
Cover pan. Turn the chops every 10 minutes, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan each time. Must extract all those flavor crystals from the pan, you see.
Let the pork chops cook for 40 minutes.
At the 30 minute mark, add mushrooms and continue to cook the chops for another 10 minutes.
How do you know the moist pork chops are done
You will know the pork chops are done by cutting into one chop in the middle of the thickest part and check the color of the meat. It is okay if it is slightly pink. If you are concerned, the inner temperature should be 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove the pork chops and vegetable mixture from the pan so it doesn’t continue to cook. I usually put it in a serving dish.
Time to plate and enjoy this lovely meal! Here, I serve it with a baked potato, spinach and rolls.
I hope you enjoyed this moist pork chop recipe.
Feel free to comment to tell me what is a family favorite for you as I’d love to know. Seriously.
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Moist Pork Chops
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs (heaping)
- 4 pork chops (organic and bone in)
- 3 large onions (cut in medium rings)
- 10 ounces portobello mushrooms package, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dill
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup chicken broth (or water - broth is tastier)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put breadcrumbs on large plate or in shallow bowl. Add dill and cumin and mix until combined
- Heat electric fry pan to 350 degrees
- Dip pork chops in bread crumbs, covering both sides in a thick layer
- Add olive oil to pan and once that heats up, place pork chops in fry pan
- Brown both sides of chops - 5 minutes per side
- Add onions on top of chops
- Add broth or water and salt and pepper. Cover pan
- Turn down electric fry pan to 250 degrees or to the "keep warm" setting
- Cook for 40 minutes or until done. Flip chops ever 10 minutes
- In the last 10 minutes, add sliced mushrooms
- Take pork chop mixture out of pan and tranfer to a serving dish
- Plate
- Serve
- Enjoy
Nutrition
Originally published in October of 2018.
This looks divine!
Thanks Suzy!
These chops look amazing. I always remember Mom’s chops being dry but these look succulent indeed and I would love an invite over for dinner if I lived close by. 😉 Looks delish.
Hehe! Thanks, if you lived close by, Ali, I’d invite you! 🙂
My pork chops almost always come out dry and flavorless. I am definitely trying your method and recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Allison! They truly are moist, every single time!
I’ll take a pork chop over beef any day! These look so tender.
Thanks so much Leslie!! They really are!
These pork chops look downright succulent! Thanks so much for sharing your moms recipe with us!
Thanks Shashi! I appreciate it!
Yum! Looks delicious!
Thank you Erin!
This looks so good, and a great way to feed a hungry family. Love the ease of this dish, and the flavours would be fantastic. Simple is best, and in this case….so delicious.
Thanks so much Gloria! I appreciate your comment!
Those LOOK AMAZING! Is that a German dish from your family? It kind of reminds me of pork and sauerkraut but I have never been a big fan of the sauerkraut. I’d do the onions and mushrooms!
Thank you Analida!! I don’t think it’s German, though it could be as my grandmother was German. I’m not sure where my mom got it from.
I have never ever cooked pork chops! You make it look so easy- I love all the step by step photos!
Thanks Sarah! 😉
I love family recipes that are easy and delicious! These pork chops look fantastic… I wonder if I could try making them with chicken instead (we don’t eat pork). Have you ever tried? If so, would you recommend breasts or thighs? Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Meredith, I’ve never tried but I bet you could make them with thighs. Thanks so much for the comment, I appreciate it!
I don’t eat pork and this dish has me drooling. I know my family would love to dive into this though. Those chops look very moist.
Thank you Renz! They really are!
This is some comfort food indeed. A great meal for Sundays.
It certainly is Sharon. Thank you for your comment!
I’m with you – if given the option of water or broth, I always add broth for more flavor!
Thanks Leslie, It makes it more tasty!
This looks like such a warm, comforting meal! I love that you nestle the chops down into the veggies and let them cook for a while to absorb all those flavors. YUM!
Thanks Ashley!! 🙂
mhmm dill cumin on a gorgeous piece of pork…. This is food heaven! The meat looks quality too! I can see how I your succulent pork chops would go great with some mash potato, sauerkraut and bread or potato dumplings.
MMM. Yes, it really would Helene!
Mom’s have the best recipes, don’t they! I’m just like you…I have to plan out my meals! This sounds amazing and looks delish! Can’t wait to give this a try!
Thank you so much Amanda! I appreciate it!
Pork chops make such a great winter dinner. This looks like a great, tasty recipe!
Thank you Kathryn! They are so moist and delicious!
My pork chops almost always turn out dry, but yours look perfect! I’m goin to have to try them 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Jennifer! I appreciate it.
It has been a while since we had pork chops. Your recipe sounds wonderful!
Thank you Sara. It is quite tasty!
My sister told me about this recipe as she made it and thought it was excellent! So, I made it and I second that notion. Delicious!
Thanks so much Nancy! That makes me happy!
When can we have these again for supper? They’re scrumptious and juicy!
This looks like a winner dinner for sure. My grandkids will love this next time we have a sleepover. A crowd pleaser for a sure.
Thank you Gloria! It is a family favorite!
Perfect timing! My husband was just asking me last week to try something new with pork chops!
Yay! I hope you enjoy it, Susan!
I always over cook pork! Can’t wait to try these and your tips out!
It’s so easy Liz. And perfect each time!
These pork chops look so juicy and succulent! I’ll be making this for dinner this week!
Yay! I hope you enjoy them Jamie!
This moist pork chops recipe is making me super hungry! I will definitely try making this and for sure..this recipe will be added to my family’s favorite!
Thank you Dennis! I appreciate it!
So easy and delicious recipe. Will use it the next time I cook pork chops for dinner.
Thanks Luci. Let me know how you like it when you do.
Yummy! I’m adding this to my menu next week for sure.
Thanks Krissy! I hope you enjoy it!
OH my gosh! my brother is going to love this recipe. He loves post chops. I am sharing this recipe with him.
Great! Thank you Gunjan!
They look and sound so simple and comforting! The title is perfect. Pork chops and onions are always a good idea! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Paula!
We love pork at our house and I’m always looking for new ways to cook it. These pork chops will be a crowd pleaser for sure.
Thank you Kelly! 🙂 I appreciate it.
This looks delicious! Those sautéed onions and mushrooms are like icing on a good cake!
Hehe. My thoughts exactly Denise!
Thanks for reminding me that I don’t cook pork chops nearly enough. I’m gonna change that this week with this delicious recipe!
Thanks Lorie. I don’t cook it very much either, but when I do, this is my go to recipe.
I can tell just from the pictures how juicy these pork chops are! I am getting tired of making chicken for dinner so I will definitely have to mix it up and try these 🙂
Thanks Kate. I hope you enjoy them. They are a taste treat!
Comfort food indeed! Your pork chops look beautiful! The onion and mushroom sauce truly complete this whole dish…looks so good. You’ve made me hungry now!
Hehe. Thanks Tammy, I appreciate it!
Oh yes, pork chops looks really moist and absolutely delicious! That onion and mushroom sauce with pork chops in winning meal.
Thank you Jo. It’s one of our family favorites.
Juicy chops?! Lord yes!!! These look incredible – thank you for the easy to follow instructions!
You’re welcome. Thanks so much Aline!!