How to Make Mara's Pork Chops - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mara's Pork Chops is a delicious and savory dish that is sure to become a family favorite. This recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want to prepare a hearty and satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of tender, juicy pork chops with a flavorful marinade and a crispy coating makes this dish a winner every time.

One of the best things about Mara's Pork Chops is that it's incredibly versatile. Whether you're serving it with mashed potatoes...

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Ingredients

  • 6 (1 inch thick) pork chops
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 ½ cups bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cups tomato juice
  • 1 cup unpacked brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Dip pork chops into eggs then into the bread crumbs, coating evenly. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place coated pork chops in the skillet in a single layer, and cook until golden brown on each side, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cook them in batches if skillet isn't large enough. Place the pork chops in a large baking dish in a single layer.
  • In a saucepan, bring to a boil the tomato juice, brown sugar, vinegar, cloves, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Pour mixture evenly over the pork chops.
  • Bake in preheated oven uncovered for one hour.
  • Nutrition

    392 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 581mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 613mg