Seared Pork Chops

Seared Pork Chops

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • 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

View full nutritional breakdown of Seared Pork Chops calories by ingredient


Introduction

Customize this recipe with your favorite spices. Customize this recipe with your favorite spices.
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    2 pork chops, about 3 oz. each (not including bone)
    Olive oil
    Salt
    Pepper
    Spices 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.

TAGS:  Beef/Pork |

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    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


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    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    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


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    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Nice! - 4/10/21


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    Incredible!
    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


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    Very Good
    Made this yesterday came out great thanks for sharing! - 8/20/18


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    Incredible!
    Chops were tender and juicy and low carb. Excellent! - 3/3/15


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    Do I cover it wile in the oven in the oven ? - 1/24/12


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    Very Good
    I've never had pork before, and this was a delicious and easy way to start! - 1/21/11


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    O.K.
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Incredible!
    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


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    Incredible!
    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


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    Very Good
    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


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    Incredible!
    Yum! Really fast to prepare, easy, and tender. Perfect! Will add to my favorite recipes. - 6/9/10


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    Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was good but I would enjoy my pork chop as much or batter simply grilled with my favorite spices. - 3/22/10


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    Very Good
    this was really easy and really good. - 2/18/10


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    Incredible!
    This was so good... probably the tenderest pork chop I've ever had... love it! - 1/31/10


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    Incredible!
    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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    very good, will make these again! - 11/10/09


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    Very Good
    I loved this easy way to fix pork chops, but splattered all over the oven!! I used a little pepper, salt, garlic and onion powder and they browned very nice. I will make again, probably will try covering them in the oven and see what happens. - 7/24/09


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    I was looking for a simple way to cook pork chops and this coudn't be more simple. I am making this tonight and will come back and rate it. - 7/21/09


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    This is a good change from the old chicken and fish routine for the rest of our lives. - 4/21/09


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    Sounds good, and I usually fix meat in the oven. - 4/21/09


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    Very Good
    Melt in your mouth goodness. - 4/21/09


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    Incredible!
    Sounds good!! - 4/16/09


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    Incredible!
    Loved them!! My boyfriend didn't even know they were pork chops because of the delicious flavor! Am making them again tonight. - 4/8/09


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    Very Good
    I never thought of putting cayenne pepper on pork chops before. What a great idea. - 3/19/09


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    Very Good
    My husband enjoyed these! - 3/13/09


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    Good
    Quick, easy and a good base for experimenting with different herbs, spices and sauces. Thanks! I'll use this again. - 3/9/09


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    Looks really easy - 3/3/09


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    Very Good
    I do these on the grill, several servings at a time & put the extras in individual freezer bags. Never know when you might forget to get a protein for a meal, and these are ready to go-put in the lunch box, and by noon, ready to micrwave for a few minutes to re-heat (better yet into a toaster oven) - 3/2/09


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    My favorite seasoning for pork chops is cajun seasoning spice. - 3/2/09


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    Incredible!
    I made this way for a long time and everyone in my family loves them! - 3/2/09


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    Very Good
    I like this recipe, it very simple and easy to make! - 3/1/09


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    Very Good
    If you really want good pork chops.....buy some greek seasoning. It makes killer pork chops - 3/1/09


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    Really liked it--did add a couple extra spices---even Hubby like it and he is a 'freied freal"!!!!! - 3/1/09


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    Very Good
    Sounds tasty and simple - 2/28/09


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    Easy to make and delicious!
    - 2/28/09


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    Good
    I will give it a try, it looks simple and fast. - 2/28/09


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    Incredible!
    yum - 2/28/09


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Sounds good but the cholesterol level is way too high. Need a recipe that is lean, low in chol, sodium and carbs. Challenging but needed. Thanks. - 2/28/09


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    Very Good
    this looks easy and tasty - 1/9/09


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    Great Flavor. - 9/2/08


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    Very simple recipe. - 9/2/08


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    I always cook my chops this way. - 9/1/08


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    I have always made my meat like this not just pork chops it is alot more healthy for you. - 6/10/08


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    We don't eat pork chops that much but, when I made this they were very good. I will make it again.... - 3/3/08


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    0 of 10 people found this review helpful
    This is a cooking technique, not a recipe. No time given, oil, S&P and we write in our own spices.
    Maybe I should post one.. blanch green beans in water till done, add salt n pepper. haha
    - 2/28/08


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    I will try this - I've had steaks cooked this way - before SP and they were delicious! - 2/28/08


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    how great is this!! i'm making pork chops for dinner tonight and was trying to find a new recipe, so it was nice to see this as recipe of the day - 2/28/08


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    I'm making this tonight! Can't wait to try it! - 2/21/08


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    Very tasty and easy to make.Family would like to have them again. - 10/8/07


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    Incredible!
    These were awesome. Family loved them - 9/29/07


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    Very Good
    needed a little seasoning but was very good - 8/10/07


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    Incredible!
    I made this tonight for dinner and it was excellent. I don't have a frying pan I can put into the oven so, I seared them and then put them on a pan I use in my toater oven that was preheating and baked them. It work, my husband loved them and I definetely make them again. - 7/30/07


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    Very Good
    simple ,quick ,easy to make my it to my own taste - 4/5/07


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    Very Good
    Juicy way to fix pork chops. I add some garlic and chilipowder. - 4/3/07


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    Incredible!
    simple to make, tasted great, easy to adapt to whatever spices you have on hand. - 3/27/07


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    Very Good
    This is very good. - 3/26/07


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    Bad
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Good cooking instructions, but would be nice if it provided some sauce options - 3/16/07


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Nothing unusual or special about this recipe. - 3/16/07


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    Very Good
    I can't wait to try this!!! - 3/16/07


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    Very Good
    very good. - 3/16/07


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    Incredible!
    lovely - 3/16/07


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    Very Good
    great thanks - 3/15/07


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    Incredible!
    Very good and my husband is now asking me to make it again! - 3/15/07


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    Good
    This was good, easy to make, just not one of the families favorites. - 3/14/07


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    Very Good
    sounds good can't wait to try it - 3/14/07


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    Incredible!
    great flavor - 3/13/07


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    Incredible!
    My family enjoyes this recipe. Very easy to make, it is a staple on our monthly menu. Delicious!! - 3/12/07


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    Incredible!
    Simple and delicious! - 3/8/07