Pan Fried Boneless Pork Chops Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
361 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Pan Fried Boneless Pork Chops Recipe
Description
This recipe starts with thick-cut boneless pork chops lightly seasoned with Italian seasoning, sea salt, and fresh black pepper. The pork chops are dried to ensure a good sear and cooked in a medium-hot cast iron skillet with neutral cooking oil applied to both sides. They are seared on the first side until a golden crust forms, then flipped and cooked on the other side until just under the recommended internal temperature.
After removing the pork chops from the pan, they rest for 10 minutes to allow the internal temperature to rise to a safe 145°F and the juices to redistribute, preserving moistness. Meanwhile, a compound butter is prepared by mixing softened butter with honey, grated garlic, and minced parsley. This butter is spooned onto each chop before serving to add richness and subtle sweetness paired with fragrant garlic and herbs.
The combination of a crispy golden exterior, tender and juicy interior, and aromatic finishing butter delivers a satisfying pork chop experience. The recipe notes caution about exact doneness and advise checking temperature carefully, especially with thinner chops which may require a different approach.
Ingredients
- 4 thick-cut pork chops see notes, boneless
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Garlic Honey Herb Butter
- 4 tablespoons butter at room temperature, salted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon parsley minced
- 2 cloves garlic grated on a microplane or very finely minced
Instructions
- Heat a medium-sized cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Dry the pork chops with paper towels then season them on both sides with Italian seasoning, sea salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle half of the oil over one side of the pork chops and use your fingers to spread it around.
- Add the pork chops to the hot pan oiled side down. Sear the chops for 4-5 minutes, or until a golden crust forms. Rub the remaining oil over the top side of the pork chops then flip them over. Sear them for another 3-4 minutes then remove them from the pan and let them rest for 10 minutes.
- While they're resting, mix the softened butter with honey, garlic, and parsley. When you're ready to eat, add a dab of butter on top of each pork chop before serving.
Notes
- Cook pork chops to 145°F internal temperature for safe consumption; remove from heat at 140°F and let rest to reach final temperature.
- If pork chops need more cooking during resting, reduce heat to medium to prevent crust burning.
- For thin pork chops, consider using a different recipe designed for thin cuts for best results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 pork chop + butter | |
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1328mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 537mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 459IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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