Pork Chops with Aromatic Herb Rub
These pan-fried boneless pork chops are coated in a fragrant homemade rub combining parsley, marjoram, thyme, sage, garlic, onion, salt, and a subtle touch of cinnamon. The herb-forward seasoning gives the pork a warm, aromatic flavor, making it a straightforward choice for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork Chops with Aromatic Herb Rub, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix parsley, marjoram, thyme, sage, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
- 2
Rub herb mixture over each pork chop. Store the remaining herb mixture in an airtight container for later use.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops and cook until no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 397.39 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 38.62 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 22.21 g 8%
- Total Fat 19.5 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 5.55 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 114.81 mg High 38%
- Sodium 153.24 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 4.95 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 3.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 319.18 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 10.23 mg Good Source 57%
- Potassium 231.16 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 119.3 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 15.68 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pork Chops with Aromatic Herb Rub is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Canola Oil, Dried Parsley, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 397.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork Chops with Aromatic Herb Rub made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Canola Oil, Dried Parsley, Dried Thyme, Garlic Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pork Chops with Aromatic Herb Rub?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 397.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork Chops with Aromatic Herb Rub easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pork Chops with Aromatic Herb Rub healthy?
- Pork Chops with Aromatic Herb Rub has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 397.39 calories and 38.62 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 153.24 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.55 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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