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Thick Cut Pork Chops Recipe
Learn how easy it is to cook 1 ½ to 2-inch thick pork chops that are perfectly juicy, tender, and moist. Seasoned with a special dry rub to add extra flavor, pan-seared, and finished in the oven- this will be your new go-to pork chop recipe!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 354 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Pork Chops
- 3 pork chops 1.5 – 2" thick each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter divided into 3 pieces
- salt and pepper
Dry Rub for Pork Chops
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon fresh Rosemary finely chopped
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat the meat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the dry rub ingredients in a small bowl and then apply the dry rub to both sides of the pork chops, making sure to rub it into the meat. Let the pork chops sit for 30 minutes to an hour before cooking to allow the flavors to meld. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Heat the cast iron skillet or large oven-safe pan over medium-high heat until hot, then add the olive oil, swirling to coat the pan. Sear chops on each side for 2-3 minutes until they are nice and golden brown.
- Add one pat of butter on top of each pork chop. Transfer the skillet with pork chops to the preheated oven and bake the chops until an internal temperature of at least 145° F—about 15-20 minutes. Remember that the meat will rise in temperature an additional 5 degrees after resting. Total cooking time will be variable due to the pork's exact thickness, doneness preference, and starting temperature. See recipe notes and use a meat thermometer.
- Remove pork chops to a plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Serve with the butter pan drippings on top of the pork chops. Serve with potatoes, rice, and vegetables or a green salad. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Take the meat out of the oven 5 degree below your desired doneness as it continues to cook during the 10 minutes of resting.
- For pork chops, pork loin, and pork tenderloin.
Nutrition Information
Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
437mg
(12%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
575IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 575IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.