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    Pepper Jelly Skillet Pork Chops

    Updated Feb 28, 2022

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    This recipe for skillet pork chops has been sponsored by our friends at Southern Kitchen.  The recipe, ideas, and opinions are entirely our own. #mysouthernkitchen

    Give me a jar of pepper jelly and I am a happy girl. A glittering jar of homemade pepper jelly is bright, with pops of spicy pepper flavor and sticky sweet. Your tastebuds explode in every direction with each bite. That sensation is the inspiration for our Pepper Jelly Skillet Pork Chops. Thick pork chops are seared to golden brown, finished in the oven, then topped with our Pepper Jelly inspired sauce.

    Pepper Jelly Skillet Pork Chops

    Pepper Jelly Skillet Pork Chops

    Leave it to us Southerners to take a perfectly healthy vegetable, load it down with enough sugar + vinegar to make you pucker and call it jelly. Hey, it's what we do. We pickle watermelon rinds, for heaven's sake.

    You can certainly use pre-made pepper jelly for this recipe. Just heat it up and go to town on your skillet pork chops.

    Me? I made my own. With a few tweaks, we've landed on just the right sauce to pair with a classic (and easy) pork chop recipe.

    This skillet pork chop recipe has it all. Color. Flavor. Mega-pork chops. Sweet. Tangy. Simple. Get more Southern-inspired recipes from our friends at Southern Kitchen.

     

    a cutting board with fresh chopped peppers in red, yellow and green

     

    The peppers you pick are your call. I love sweet bell peppers. They are vibrant, cook perfectly and have a nicely sweet taste to pair with jalapenos. Yes, we used two jalapenos for our Pepper Jelly Skillet Pork Chops.

    To seed or not to seed, that is the question. This meal was prepared for my family, so I seeded all of my jalapenos, then threw in just a pinch or two of seeds for spicy heat. Feel free to use more seeds to add heat to your sauce. It is all up to you on how hot you like it.

    Stir and simmer the peppers with sugar, apple cider vinegar and just a touch of freshly grated ginger. Cook and stir until it thickens and the peppers are bright and translucent. Note that we did not turn this into an actual jelly by using pectin. Get the complete recipe at the end of this post.

    To stand up to our tart-sweet pepper jelly sauce, we knew we had to use bone-in thick cut pork chops. Get them 1 ½ inch thick (or more). Season your pork chops with sweet smoky paprika, salt + pepper. (Be sure to season both sides.)

     

    an overhead shot of a wooden cutting board with seasoned thick cut pork chops

     

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    a large cast iron skillet with golden pork chops

     

    First, sear your skillet pork chops quickly on both sides. You want a nice golden-brown color. Then, transfer the cast iron skillet to the oven to finish baking the pork chops. It won't take long. This entire entree (pepper jelly sauce and all) is done in about 30 minutes.

    Top each skillet pork chop with a generous amount of your pepper jelly sauce. Be sure to spoon plenty of the pepper mixture and the sweet + tangy liquid over the top.

     

    A close up shot of golden pork chops topped with an easy sweet + tangy pepper jelly insipired topping

     

    The Pepper Jelly Skillet Pork Chops are tender + juicy. Cooking them in a Smithey cast iron skillet from Southern Kitchen is the best method for perfect pork chops every time.

     

    We recommend serving your skillet pork chops hot with your favorite side dishes. Here are a few of our favorite sides that will be perfect for this meal:

    Roasted Brussel Sprouts

    Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

    Basil Butter Corn

    A thick cut pork chop perfectly seasoned and topped with bright peppers

     

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    Pepper Jelly Skillet Pork Chops

    A glittering jar of homemade pepper jelly is bright, with pops of spicy pepper flavor and sticky sweet. Your tastebuds explode in every direction with each bite. That sensation is the inspiration for our Pepper Jelly Skillet Pork Chops.
    4.34 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Resting Time 5 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 667 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 jalapenos seeded and finely diced
    • 1 red bell pepper seeded and finely diced
    • 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and finely diced
    • ½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
    • 1 ½ cups white granulated sugar
    • ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 4 bone-in pork chops 1 ½ inch thick
    • Paprika
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
    • In a medium saucepan, heat the peppers, ginger, sugar and cider vinegar over medium high heat. Stir frequently until the sugar dissolves. Bring the pepper jelly mixture to a medium boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened to desired consistency. Stir frequently and do not let burn.
    • (The sauce will thicken as it cools. You don't want it to be as thick as a traditional jelly or honey.)
    • While the pepper jelly sauce is simmering, heat the oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with paprika, salt and pepper to taste.
    • When the oil starts to shimmer and smoke slightly, place the pork chops into the skillet. Let them cook for approximately 2 minutes per side or until golden brown, turning once. Reduce heat if needed to prevent burning.
    • Transfer the skillet pork chops to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the center of the pork chop reads 145 on a meat thermometer.
    • Remove immediately, cover loosely with foil, and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes.
    • Spoon a generous amount of the pepper jelly sauce over each pork chop before serving. Serve with additional pepper jelly sauce if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 667kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 757mgFiber: 1gSugar: 76gVitamin A: 1065IUVitamin C: 100.9mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1.4mg
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    1. Ben Myhre

      December 11, 2017 at 10:38 am

      I have only recently discovered the joys of pepper jelly. We had SO MANY peppers this year that my wife decided to try it and I am so glad she did. YUMMERS! I am going to have to give this a try.

      Reply
      • Teri

        December 11, 2017 at 10:42 am

        Oh that's awesome, that means you can skip straight to the pork chops and use your wife's jelly. Fantastic. I didn't make any this year, but it is on my list to experiment with for 2018.

        Reply
    2. Jennifer Banz

      December 11, 2017 at 11:30 am

      Never would have thought to put pepper jelly on pork chops but that sounds great!

      Reply
      • Teri

        December 11, 2017 at 11:35 am

        Thanks! It turned out great, since it has kind of a sweet + sour flavor.

        Reply
    3. Ginny

      December 11, 2017 at 11:43 am

      Wow! That pepper jelly looks so beautiful. My mom use to make one but it was smoother. I like the chunky look of this one. Sounds delicious too.

      Reply
    4. Traci The Kitchen Girl

      December 11, 2017 at 11:44 am

      Teri...you had me at pepper jelly 🙂 And I love it that you're making it from scratch...and it's SO easy! Thanks for sharing this great recipe. Gorgeous pics too! Sharing and bookmarking 🙂

      Reply
      • Teri

        December 11, 2017 at 11:47 am

        Yep, the only thing I left out was the pectin, so it was more of a "sauce", but all that pepper jelly flavor was there. Yummy stuff.

        Reply
    5. Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife

      December 11, 2017 at 12:13 pm

      I love sweet bell peppers too. These pork chops would be a great weeknight meal for my family!

      Reply
      • Teri

        December 11, 2017 at 1:01 pm

        These cooked very quickly, good for those busy nights.

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