Parsley-Sage-Rosemary-Thyme Pork Chops

I went through all the evidence left over from the 4 weeks I was gone and found lots of packets of various sauces.  I set aside the Mayo and Ranch dressing packets to use in my Parsley-Sage-Rosemary-Thyme Pork Chops, which turned out wonderfully tender with the pecans instead of the almond flour.  The pecans, which apparently have more fat really added to the texture and flavor.  See my other "Evidence" posts regarding the left-over packets to see what yummy stuff I made.

Ingredients for my Parsley-Sage-Rosemary-Thyme Pork Chops.

Since I had such a huge pack of pork chops I broke it open and put just enough on a cookie sheet.  I normally will dip my pork completely into the spices, but I thought I would try something different this time.  Instead of putting the spices all over, I would just sprinkle it on the top to save the spices from sticking to the pan and making an icky mess to clean up, and just wasting all those yummy spices when they get stuck to the bottom of the cookie sheet. This worked out well and clean-up was a cinch.

Placing the chops, just-right, onto the cookie sheet.

I measured out the spices into a bowl with the processed pecans (approximately 1 cup processed pecans in a food processor until very fine). I added a half-tablespoon of salt and pepper, and about a half-teaspoon of green leaf Stevia.  All of the following spices were 1 Tablespoon each:  Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, and Granulated Garlic. 

Processed Pecans,Parsley,Sage,Rosemary,Thyme,Garlic and Stevia.

I mixed up the spices well and sprinkled them generously over the pork chops.
(I decided not to use the mayo and ranch since they looked and smelled a little  funny, but I would have put them over the chops like a rub before sprinkling the spices).

Raw Pork chops covered in spices - ready to pop in the oven

If you remember correctly, from my Evidence blog, I had two other types of Pork Chops I was making as well.  Since I would be using a glass pan for the  Parmesan Porkchops, I set the oven to 325 degrees and cooked both types of chops (one on each shelf) for about 2 hours. (We like our Pork cooked slowly until it is well done and practically falls off the bone).

The Pork Chops are done!  Tender and Delicious!

I love keeping a covered bowl of my Parsley-Sage-Rosemary-Thyme Pork Chops in the fridge to grab out and munch on for a quick snack, similar to eating a piece of cold fried chicken.  Yummy!

Evidence

I was gone for 4 weeks.  Little did my fellow residents know that they left evidence behind.  I knew where they ate out and approximately how many times.  Going through the fridge I saw +BURGER KING , +McDonald's , +Panda Express,  +Papa John's Pizza,  +Wienerschnitzel ,  +Jack in the Box , +Del Taco and  +Taco Bell   I knew because the bag that holds all the leftover packets of ketchup, mustard and hot sauces was full, almost overflowing with those sweet little packets.

 

Stuff for Chili

I had pork.  Bulk sized pork from +Sam's Club .  So I divided all the packets up to see what I had.  I figured I could make 3 types of Pork and still have enough packets left over to make some black bean chili later on in the week.  I could use some hamburger patties and "don't forget the secret ingredient" (instant coffee..shhhh...it's a secret).

Stuff for Pork Parmesan

A Pork Parmesan could be made using all the Papa John's Garlic sauce, Papa John's seasoning and Parmesan Cheese; A somewhat large pack of Italian dressing (wonder where that came from?) and some sample size organic pasta.

Stuff for Parsley-Sage-Rosemary-Thyme Pork Chops

The mayo packets and Ranch dressing could go with my Parsley Sage Rosemary and Thyme Pork chops (A family favorite). Instead of breadcrumbs I usually use ground almonds, but this time I have pecans!

Stuff for B.B.Q. Sauced Pork Chops

The left over BBQ sauce which left me clueless.  Where did it come from?  Who bought it and what was it used for?  I'd say about half of it was used.  Oh well, it's going in my BBQ Sauced Pork chops along with a few packets of mustard, and some honey sauce and BBQ sauce from Mc Donalds.