30 Minute Meals Season 20 Episode 2 Pork Chop, Chop, Chop
- TVG
- March 10, 2007
- 21 min
In this episode of 30 Minute Meals, host Rachael Ray whips up a delicious and hearty meal in just half an hour. The featured dish is pork chops, which are "chopped, chopped, chopped" to create a unique texture and flavor.
Rachael starts by seasoning the pork chops with a mixture of salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder. She then takes a handful of pork chops and chops them up finely using a knife, creating small pieces that will cook quickly and soak up all the delicious flavors of the seasoning.
In a hot skillet, Rachael sears the chopped pork until it is browned and crispy on the outside. She removes it from the pan and sets it aside, then adds another batch of pork chops to the same skillet and repeats the process until all the pork is cooked.
Next, Rachael adds sliced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking them until they are soft and caramelized. She then adds a can of diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning, stirring everything together and letting it simmer for a few minutes to create a flavorful sauce.
To finish off the dish, Rachael combines the chopped pork chops with the tomato sauce, tossing everything together until the pork is coated in the savory mixture. She serves the pork chops alongside creamy polenta and a side salad of mixed greens and sliced radishes, creating a satisfying and well-rounded meal in just thirty minutes.
Throughout the episode, Rachael shares tips and tricks for making flavorful meals quickly and efficiently, including shortcuts for chopping herbs and vegetables, and how to properly season and cook protein for maximum flavor. Her energy and enthusiasm make the cooking process fun and approachable, inspiring viewers to try new recipes and techniques in their own kitchens.
Overall, Pork Chop, Chop, Chop is a mouthwatering episode of 30 Minute Meals that showcases the versatility of pork chops and the ease of creating delicious meals in a short amount of time.