A pork chop, like other meat chops, is a loin cut taken perpendicular to the pig’s spine and is usually a rib or part of a vertebra. Pork chops are unprocessed and leaner than other cuts. Chops are commonly served as an individual portion and can be accompanied by applesauce, vegetables, and different sides. Pork is one of the most commonly consumed meats in the world. In the United States, pork chops are the most commonly consumed meat cut from pork loin, accounting for 10% of total pork consumption.
Variations of pork chops
The center cut or pork loin chop includes a large T-shaped bone and is structurally similar to the beef T-bone steak. Rib chops come from the rib portion of the loin, and are similar to rib eye steaks. Blade or shoulder chops come from the spine and tend to contain much connective tissue. The sirloin chop is taken from the (rear) leg end and also contains much connective tissue. The shoulder end produces chops that are considerably fattier than the chops taken from the loin end.
The “Iowa Chop” is a large thick center cut with its name coined in 1976 by the Iowa Pork Producers Association due to the state producing more pork than any other in the nation. The center-cut loin is often over 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick and is likened to a quality cut of beef due to its size and tenderness.
Bacon chops
A “Bacon Chop” is cut from the shoulder end and leaves the pork belly meat attached. Pork chops are sometimes sold marinated, or they can be prepared at home to add flavor; marinades such as chili sauce or barbecue sauce are common. As pork is often cooked more thoroughly than beef, thus running the risk of drying out, pork chops can be brined to maintain moistness. One could also wrap pork chops in bacon to add further moistness during the cooking process. (Wikipedia.com)
Ingredients
garlic salt with parsley
garlic & herb seasoning
adobo all-purpose seasoning
paprika (smoked if you have it)
mustard
oil
Directions
Rinse pork chops under cold water to clean them; pat dry. Use about 1 tablespoon of mustard to rub all over the chops. sprinkle with all the other ingredients as little or as much as you like to taste. Fry in hot oil for 10 minutes, turning over every 2 minutes, as a result ensuring evenness. Enjoy!
also, try: Lemon Rosemary Pork Roast