Perfect Thick Cut Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
207 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Perfect Thick Cut Pork Chops
Description
Perfect Thick Cut Pork Chops are seasoned heavily with salt and pepper to bring out the full flavor of thick pork chops. Olive oil is used as a base and applied thoroughly to help the seasoning adhere and to encourage browning. The chops are seared quickly over high heat in an oven-safe skillet, creating a flavorful crust on both sides.
After searing, the skillet is placed directly into a 400°F oven to finish cooking the pork chops evenly and gently, monitoring for an internal temperature of 145°F, which ensures they remain juicy and safe to eat. Resting the meat for 5 to 10 minutes after cooking allows juices to redistribute, yielding tender chops ready to serve.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chop thick-cut
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rub 4 thick-cut pork chops with 4 tablespoon olive oil. Season all sides generously with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Pork needs a heavy amount of salt to bring out the flavor. Salt with a heavy hand when it comes to a thick pork chop.
- Heat an oven-safe heavy skillet over high heat. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Sear the pork chops in the skillet for 2 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the skillet immediately to the oven and cook until the pork chop reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit, about 15 minutes.
- Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pork chop | |
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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