Any Luck Tenderizing Pork Chops?

Yardlie · ‎03-10-2010

It seems that the meat industry keeps cutting center cut pork chops so that they are leaner and leaner...to the point that they are very chewy and rather dry by the time they are cooked. We could buy the pork steak (which is delicious), but it is also so fatty.

Anyone have any luck tenderizing pork chops? I read online that your can pound the chops or tenderize them in a marinade. A friend said she tried these things, but they did not work for her. Suggestions? Thank you so much!

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brandiwine · ‎03-11-2010

Using a little beer or wine in you marinade and letting it sit overnight has been a real help. Using a pressure cooker or smoking on a grill are 2 other methods that we love. Juicy and delicious. I never pan fry.

software · ‎06-08-2016

Overnight in a simple brine - just water and salt.

And don't overcook.

@Yardlie

Yardlie · ‎03-10-2010

@brandiwine wrote:
Using a little beer or wine in you marinade and letting it sit overnight has been a real help. Using a pressure cooker or smoking on a grill are 2 other methods that we love. Juicy and delicious. I never pan fry.

@brandiwine...Yes..pan frying really dries them out. The pressure cooker is probably ideal for pork chops. Thanks for the idea!

A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal. ~~ Steve Maraboli

Yardlie · ‎03-10-2010

@software ... That sounds too easy to work, but it must if you've had luck with it! Thanks for the tip!

A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal. ~~ Steve Maraboli

missy1 · ‎03-10-2010

Recently. I cooked (in the oven) the tenderloin and boneless loin chops. Both tasted like leather. I didn't overcook them.

I have given up on pork, besides bacon, babyback ribs, and sausage.

Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

Brown first.........then put a lid on to finish in moist heat

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VirgoGirl · ‎03-09-2010

@YardlieI couldn't agree more. No matter what I do with pork chops they are always dry or leatherlike. Have not enjoyed eating them for about a year now.

FranandZoe · ‎03-09-2010

I cook boneless chops in BBQ sauce for 3 hours plus on low heat - they're so tender they fall apart. For stuffing, braising or breading I buy the bone-in chops. Big difference.