Bone-in pork chops are simply seasoned and pan-seared until perfectly tender. They’re finished with a simple herb butter for an easy dish that seems fancy! With this delish recipe, pork chops are on the table in minutes!
Why You’ll Love This Pork Chop Recipe
Pork chops are affordable, simple to prepare, and versatile enough to go with any variety of side dishes. A bone-in pork chop has lots of flavor and is tender and juicy with few ingredients. Pan-seared pork chops are an elegant entrée and have great flavor. This dish has simple seasonings that are probably already in the pantry!
Ingredients & Variations
Oil – We use vegetable oil in this recipe as it has a higher smoke point than olive oil and is better for searing. Peanut oil, sunflower oil, or corn oil are good options too. Butter will burn if used for searing so it is not recommended. Pork Chops: Choose bone-in pork chops that are of equal size and about 1 1/2-inches to 2-inches thick. Thinner chops cook faster and don’t get the same crust as thicker chops (but they still taste great)! We love rib chops or loin chops. Seasonings – We season these chops very simply with salt and black pepper to keep other spices from burning during the searing process. Rosemary and thyme are added while the pork rests. Other mild seasonings like sage, marjoram, oregano, or a dash of white pepper in any combination will work well.
How to Pan Sear Pork Chops
It’s super easy to make these deliciously juicy and tender chops. If you have a cast iron pan, this is a great time to use it!
Tips for Tender Pork Chops
Pork can (and should!) be cooked to a medium which allows for a nice crust with a juicy (and slightly pink) center. While the pork rests, add about ¼ cup of white wine to the hot pan to deglaze and scrape up any brown bits. Melt the butter and herbs and then add about ½ cup or so of heavy whipping cream. Simmer over medium high heat until thickened. Season generously with salt & pepper to taste and add any juices from the rested chops. Spoon the sauce over the chops to serve. So good!
Leftovers
Keep leftover pan-seared pork chops in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave. Slice and add to a pork sandwich or top a bed of greens for an energizing workday lunch! Freeze cooled pork chops in zippered bags for up to 4 weeks.
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