Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsCornbread Newark4 Pieces Recipe

4 Pieces Recipe

Inspired by Cornbread Newark
Time1h
Serves4

Served with cornbread and choice of side

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Ingredients

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Main Dish

Cornbread

Side Options

Method

Preparing the Pork Chops

  1. 1

    Season the Pork Chops

    Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

  2. 2

    Sear the Pork Chops

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned pork chops. Sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

  3. 3

    Add Rosemary

    In the last minute of cooking, add fresh rosemary to the skillet and let it infuse the pork chops with flavor.

  4. 4

    Rest the Chops

    Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest on a plate for 5 minutes before serving.

Making the Cornbread

  1. 5

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

  2. 6

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.

  3. 7

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.

  4. 8

    Combine Mixtures

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 9

    Bake the Cornbread

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Preparing the Side Dish

  1. 10

    Choose Your Side

    Select one of the side options: green beans, mashed potatoes, or coleslaw.

  2. 11

    Prepare the Side

    Cook the green beans by boiling or steaming until tender. For mashed potatoes, boil peeled potatoes until soft, mash with butter and milk. For coleslaw, mix shredded cabbage and carrots with coleslaw dressing.

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