How to Cook Bone In Pork Chops
Learn how to cook juicy and flavorful bone-in pork chops in a skillet! This easy method results in a perfectly seared crust while keeping the inside tender. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 bone-in pork chops 1/2-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Spice Mix:
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix all of the spice ingredients together.
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
- Generously coat both sides of each pork chop with the spice mix, pressing it in to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the pork chops to the skillet.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
- Flip the pork chops and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove from heat and let the pork chops rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
When cooking bone-in chops, there are a few simple tricks to ensure your chops turn out juicy and flavorful every time. Start by bringing your chops to room temperature to promote even cooking. After patting the chops dry with a paper towel, season them with the dry rub mix below. This helps create a golden brown crust when you sear them in a hot pan or a cast-iron skillet instead of a nonstick skillet. To get the best results, make sure to use an instant read thermometer or a digital meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the meat reaches 145°F. Once they’re cooked through, let the pork rest on a clean plate to lock in the juices.
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 36gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 871mgPotassium: 638mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 681IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
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