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Perfect Thick Cut Pork Chops
Juicy thick cut pork chops are simple to prepare and the result can rival any traditional steak.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 207 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 thick-cut pork chops
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1pork chop
Calories
207kcal
(10%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
64mg
(3%)
Potassium
499mg
(14%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207
% 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.