Try these Boiled Pork Chops and see that simple boiled food doesn’t have to be bland! You only need one pot and 30 minutes to make this delicious recipe.
Boiled meat gets a bad rep for being bland and unappetizing. But I am here to change your mind with these juicy boiled pork chops. They’re tender but more importantly full of flavor.
This is a quick and easy recipe to make for a very busy weeknight dinner and while that cooks you can make delicious white rice or coconut milk rice as a side.
I like to serve these with a simple tossed green salad and a couple of tostones on the side or sometimes with ripe plantains to add some sweetness to the meal.
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Why This Recipe Works
- This is a great recipe if you are trying to avoid cooking meat with oil like in my fried pork chops or trying to avoid colorants like the sazon used in my garden pork chops.
Recipe Ingredients
- Pork chops- I used 2 bone-in chops that were about ¾ inch thick with a nice marbling. I like to use the meat with bones because it adds more flavor to the broth while it’s cooking.
- Fresh thyme- This is a must-have to make sure we get a flavorful finish recipe. I added 4 twigs that I then tied up for faster removal. The thyme will slowly infuse flavor by slowly releasing flavorful compounds while boiling. You can substitute for ½ teaspoon of dried oregano.
- Garlic- I added 2 peeled garlic cloves that I lightly crushed but feel free to add a few more if you like. The garlic will slowly release the flavor and aroma. Once cooked it will have a slightly sweet buttery taste. Delicious to eat with the meat.
- Seasonings- I used a combination of salt, black pepper, onion, and garlic powder. If you want to make this a spicy recipe you can add ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
- Water- I only used 4 cups of water to make this recipe. You don’t need gallons of water, just enough to boil and make some broth with the rest. While is not needed, you can substitute the water for any vegetable or beef stock or broth you like to add more flavor.
Variations
- Flavor- You can add 2 tablespoons of the sofrito recipe like in many Latin dishes to add more flavor to the broth and the meat. It has a herby taste and aroma. It is the perfect addition to this recipe because is made with fresh vegetables like onions, peppers, garlic, and culantro.
How To Make Boiled Pork Chops
- Photo 1: Add the meat, thyme, and garlic to a pan. You can use a large oven, soup pot, or any pan you have as long as it has a lid to cover while cooking.
- Photo 2: Add the seasonings and water. If you are adding more vegetables you can add them now. Just make sure they’re big enough so they don’t completely turn into mush.
⭐️Tip: I tied the thyme twigs with some cooking thread for faster removal but you don’t have to.
- Photo 3: Now cover the pot and cook for 25 minutes. No need to open the pot to stir or flip.
- Photo 4: You can now serve immediately. The internal temperature of your meat should be at least 145° F after is cooked.
Recipe Tips
- This recipe can be used as the first step of another recipe. You can boil the pork chops and then pan-fry them for 30 seconds on each side in a very hot pan or even grill them to add flavor and color.
- Leftovers are the best to use in salads or make a delicious sandwich with sweet bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bone in are the best for this recipe. This is because the boneless ones tend to be ultra-lean and are best cooked with quick methods to avoid getting dried meat.
Never discard the leftover broth because you can always repurpose it. I always use any leftover broth as the liquid in any of my rice recipes like my rib rice. It can also be used to make sauce, gravies and even to boil veggies and infuse them with flavor.
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Boiled Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 2 pork chops bone in
- 4 fresh thyme twigs
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- In a large pot over high heat add the pork chops, garlic, thyme, all the seasonings, and water.
- Cover and cook for 25 minutes. Serve and Enjoy!
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