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Pork center rib chops
Calories & nutrition facts
fresh, loin, bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 222 kcal —
- Protein 24 g 49%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 13 g 17%
- Saturated fat 4.5 g 22%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 55 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 67 mg 22%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 2 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.9 µg 5%
- Vitamin E 0.11 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.54 mg 45%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.21 mg 16%
- Niacin (B3) 7.5 mg 47%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.63 mg 13%
- Vitamin B6 0.64 mg 37%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0.58 µg 24%
- Choline 70 mg 13%
Minerals
- Calcium 28 mg 2%
- Iron 0.68 mg 4%
- Magnesium 24 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 209 mg 17%
- Potassium 329 mg 7%
- Zinc 2.2 mg 20%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 42.8 µg 78%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 222 | 24 g | 0 g | 13 g |
| 1 × chop without refuse (Yield from 1 cooked chop, with refuse, weighing 172g) | 112 g | 249 | 27 g | 0 g | 15 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 189 | 21 g | 0 g | 11 g |
| 2 × chop without refuse (Yield from 1 cooked chop, with refuse, weighing 172g) | 224 g | 497 | 55 g | 0 g | 29 g |
| ½ × chop without refuse (Yield from 1 cooked chop, with refuse, weighing 172g) | 56 g | 124 | 14 g | 0 g | 7.3 g |
| 3 × chop without refuse (Yield from 1 cooked chop, with refuse, weighing 172g) | 336 g | 746 | 82 g | 0 g | 44 g |
| 4 × chop without refuse (Yield from 1 cooked chop, with refuse, weighing 172g) | 448 g | 995 | 109 g | 0 g | 58 g |
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Questions about Pork center rib chops
How do you cook pork centre rib chops without drying them out?
Pat them dry, season, then sear in a hot frying pan for about 2–3 minutes per side. Finish in a 200 °C oven until the centre reaches 63 °C, then rest for at least 3 minutes; use a meat thermometer rather than relying on colour.
How do you choose good pork centre rib chops?
Look for chops with a little fine marbling and a firm, pale-pink surface, without a dry or sticky feel. A fairly even thickness helps them cook at the same rate; the rib bone adds flavour but does not tell you when the meat is done.
Can you cook pork centre rib chops from frozen?
Yes, but they take longer and are harder to brown evenly. For the best texture, thaw them overnight in the fridge, then pat dry before cooking; never thaw pork on the worktop.
How long do pork centre rib chops keep?
Keep raw chops covered in the fridge and cook them within 1–2 days, or freeze them for longer storage. Refrigerate cooked chops promptly and eat within 3–4 days; reheat until steaming hot throughout.
What goes well with pork centre rib chops?
Apple is a classic partner: serve the chops with apple sauce or sautéed apple, plus mustard, sage or thyme. They also work well with roast potatoes, cabbage, or a mustard-and-cream pan sauce.
How do pork centre rib chops compare with centre loin pork chops?
Centre loin chops are leaner: they have 7.29 g fat per 100 g, compared with 13 g in pork centre rib chops. Centre rib chops have a richer texture, while the leaner loin chops need careful cooking to stay juicy.
How much protein is in a typical cooked pork centre rib chop?
A cooked chop provides about 112 g of edible meat, containing 27 g of protein. The bone is not included in that portion.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167831 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded