Dinner Tonight: Pork Chops with Mint Julep Glaze

It turns out the mint julep name is sort of a misnomer. Sure it contains bourbon and mint, but the beef broth adds some meatiness and a sprinkle of allspice on the chops helps balance the sweetness. The result isn't quite as stunning as the pork chops with maple syrup I wrote about last week, but that doesn't make it any less delicious. Once again, only thick-cut pork chops will do here.

Perfect Pan-Seared Pork Chops

For the ultimate pork chops with a deep brown crust and juicy interior, dry-brine them overnight, cook them in a gentle oven, and finish them off with a sear in a hot skillet.

Breaded Fried Pork Chops

These thin pork chops are coated in a flavorful mixture of panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and fresh sage, then fried until supremely crisp on the outside and tender and juicy within. If you have a large cast iron skillet, now's the time to break it out.

Eggs Shanghai (Asian Inspired Eggs Benedict)

This creative spin on Eggs Benedict uses popular Chinese ingredients for a fun and delicious breakfast. A base of mini scallion pancakes are topped with tender char siu pork tenderloin, of course a poached egg, and finally hoisin infused Hollandaise sauce.

Crispin Cider-Brined and Glazed, Grilled Pork Chops

Crispin Cider forms the foundation for a brine to keep pork chops moist. Then, a quick, easy glaze made with additional hard cider, orange juice, brown sugar and garlic bastes the olive oil-slathered, peppered chops, which cook on the grill until seared outside and rosy-pink inside.

French in a Flash: Dijon Pork Paillard with Spinach and Flower Salad

All summer long when I'm baking like a Thanksgiving turkey in the New York City heat, I'm praying for fall--for my birthday, for the turkey to roast instead of me, for the crisp air blowing the season's crisp leaves. From...

Pork Chops With Apple Cider Pan Sauce

Whether you decide to go the extra mile by dry-brining these meaty, thick-cut pork chops overnight or opt for speed and convenience by cooking them right after seasoning, you won't regret the extra-juicy results.

Honey Mustard Grilled Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce

These honey and whole grain mustard grilled pork chops, topped with a rich cherry sauce, are an easy and elegant way to infuse pork with a taste of summer.

Pancakes With Bourbon Maple Sauce and Toasted Pecans

After a few bites you'll feel warm and ready to tackle the cold. But because it's late in the day and the sauce is spiked, you can skip the chopping wood part, and instead plop down on the couch and fall asleep early.

Pork Chops With Fresh Peaches and Basil

Pan-seared pork chops served with spinach and a rich, sweet peach sauce make up this simple, seasonal one-pot meal.