Seared Pork Chops
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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
2 pork chops, about 3 oz. each (not including bone)Olive oilSaltPepperSpices of your choice
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 450° F.

2. Heat a cast iron skillet or other heavy, ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. Lubricate your pork chops with the oil all over. Season with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices. Some good ones to try: cumin, coriander seed, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and chipotle pepper powder.

3. Sear the chops on each side in the pan until golden, about 2 – 3 minutes per side. Then, put the skillet in the oven until the chops are cooked through.

4. Allow to rest for 5 – 10 minutes before serving.

Serves 2.
Servings Per Recipe: 1
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 322.0
  • Total Fat: 17.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 111.9 mg
  • Sodium: 248.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 0.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 39.0 g

Member Reviews
  • MCIONI
     Excellent! I had thin sliced boneless chops. I adjusted cooking time to sear 1 min a side and 5 min. in 400 degree oven. I used garlic power, onion powder, sea salt and non stick cooking spray. Quick and easy and my kids liked them too. I will make these again w/ thicker chops. - 2/1/10
  • DEEGRAM
     I made these for my husband and I and we both loved them. They melted in our mouths!! The only seasoning I used was a little bit of sea salt and a sprinkle of onion powder because he isn't much for spices and still they were delicious. I'm making them again tonight. Thank you for sharing! - 11/17/08
  • UBBRAT
     Very good recipe. I like to cover the pan and let them steam while resting. I think it makes them more tender and juicy. - 9/1/08
  • SANNESRM
     I used boneless pork chops, about 1/2 inch thick and black pepper and Montreal steak seasoning for the spices. After searing both sides in an iron skillet, I baked them in oven for 7 minutes. I made a wine sauce by deglazing the pan with a little wine, smart balance, and fat-free half and half. Yum! - 1/12/10
  • JWFIFIELD
     This was very simple and very good. I will make it again with different combinations of spices. My family isn't crazy about pork chops and I have a hard time cooking them correctly, but this made it really easy to get them done all the way through and keep them from being dry. Thanks! - 3/2/09
  • LADYPHOENIX61
     I'm making this for the 2nd time. I'm using black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and dried parsley. Also, instead of coating with oil, I use nonstick olive oil spray and after searing, place the chops on a roasting rack over the skillet to drain grease. - 10/9/08
  • CD13521897
     I do this with chops all the time, I use olive oil in the pan though with 1/2 tablespoon of butter..plus I use fresh garlic, add it to hot butter and oil and cook it until it starts to turn golden brown then sear chops (seasoned with pepper/sea salt/onion powder) in garlic infused oil. - 1/11/13
  • MAMAMAUREEN
     This is a classic restaurant method for cooking meats & nearly foolproof. I do one 2" bone-in chop, +/- 16oz (serves 2 w/leftovers for 2 lunches), 2t peanut oil (oo burns too easily), cracked black pepper, kosher/sea salt & granulated garlic & onion. It's always tender & our favorite pork dish. - 8/30/11
  • LORRIBECKER1
     I love making these. I put them in my toaster oven and save energy too. I use different spices everytime I make them and they always turn out great. - 2/28/09
  • PATTECAKE
     Simply, easy and our favorite way to make bone-in chops. Great with just a little salt and freshly ground black pepper and we also like a little ground sage sprinkled on them. - 9/1/08
  • CYBRVELD
     Nice! - 4/10/21
  • DEB9021
     I am not a huge fan of pork chops, but I like them made this way. Moist and juicy, but not chewy. I use black pepper and cayenne pepper to spice, and serve with quinoa and fruit, like peaches or applesauce. - 5/13/20
  • SPNGAL
     Made this yesterday came out great thanks for sharing! - 8/20/18
  • TANAGER22
     Chops were tender and juicy and low carb. Excellent! - 3/3/15
  • AMANDAGAYNOR
     Do I cover it wile in the oven in the oven ? - 1/24/12
  • UCANTTAKETHESKY
     I've never had pork before, and this was a delicious and easy way to start! - 1/21/11
  • TEAMEDMONSON
     Sauce would be nice. I used garlic and onion powder. I would try something else. it wasn't too dry, but it wasn't juicy. It was just OK - 1/7/11
  • FROGMOMMY
     Good and easy. A family please-er. I serve mine with roasted red potatoes and broccoli. Soon to be a stand-by. Thanks! - 11/21/10
  • DEMARIE26
     Awesome! Made these last night using lemon pepper and grape seed oil. Boneless pork chops about 3/4" thick. Aprox 1 tbsp oil in pan, seared both sides for about 4 min, then into the oven for about 10 min.. they were great!! - 11/6/10
  • RACHELM920
     I used adobo, garlic powder and sazon. After cooling, I sliced the pork and put it in a Caesar salad so my family had pork Caesar salad! I also cooked hard boiled eggs and put them in the salad. It was good! Very quick and easy!! - 8/18/10
  • CD7597608
     Yum! Really fast to prepare, easy, and tender. Perfect! Will add to my favorite recipes. - 6/9/10
  • HEALTHYDESIRE
     This was good but I would enjoy my pork chop as much or batter simply grilled with my favorite spices. - 3/22/10
  • DEBRUFFIN
     this was really easy and really good. - 2/18/10
  • MFRIESEN3
     This was so good... probably the tenderest pork chop I've ever had... love it! - 1/31/10
  • 2SHORT4U
     I have always made my pork chops like this. I sear them and put a lid over them to steam them, which helps make them extra tender. My boyfriend doesn't like pork chops that much but when I cook them he gobbles them up! - 1/24/10



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