Description
A quick method for cooking tender, flavorful pork chops on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme in a small bowl.
- Season both sides of the pork chops evenly with the spice mix.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the pork chops in the hot skillet.
- Sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit, about 3 to 5 more minutes depending on thickness.
- Remove the chops from the skillet and let them rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan during the last minute of cooking and baste the chops.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness accurately.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: pork chop, pan-seared, quick dinner, easy pork, stovetop pork