For best results, use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. This will help prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. Don't overcrowd the skillet. If necessary, cook the chops in batches to maintain the high heat needed for searing. A digital thermometer is your best friend for ensuring perfectly cooked pork chops. Don't rely solely on visual cues. Feel free to experiment with other herbs like thyme or sage. A pinch of red pepper flakes can also add a nice kick.
Cast Iron Pork Chops - The Secret to the Best Pork Chops Is Your Cast Iron Skillet
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PREP TIME5 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME50 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS78
Achieve pork chop perfection with this cast iron skillet recipe. A handful of ingredients and the right technique will result in juicy, flavorful, restaurant-quality chops every time.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate1 g
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Cholesterol174 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein51 g
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Saturated Fat9 g
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Sodium290 mg
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Sugar0 g
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Fat32 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 30 mins Gather all ingredients. Take chops out of the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
02 Step
Recipe View 5 mins If there is a fat cap on the sides of the chops, make a few vertical slits through them, so the chops will not curl as they cook.
03 Step
Recipe View 3 mins Blot chops dry with paper towels, and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
04 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add oil. Add chops and cook 2 minutes. Turn and cook 2 minutes more.
05 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Add butter and garlic to the skillet.
06 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Place rosemary sprigs atop each chop. Tilt skillet to allow melted butter and oil to pool on one side.
07 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Spoon butter and garlic mixture over chops occasionally while cooking 2 minutes. Remove rosemary, turn chops, replace rosemary and cook, basting chops occasionally, cooking 2 to 3 minutes more or until chops are 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) in the center when tested with an instant-read thermometer.
08 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Remove chops from skillet and place on a cutting board or serving platter.
09 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Tent with foil and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Temperature will rise to 145 degrees F (62 degrees C) upon standing.
10 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Garnish with chopped rosemary.
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Abraham Fisher
Dec 19, 2024I added a splash of white wine to the pan when basting, and it added a lovely depth of flavor.
Buford Wiegand
Nov 21, 2024These were the best pork chops I've ever made! The cast iron skillet really makes a difference.
Pete Powlowski
Oct 27, 2024Make sure your skillet is HOT before adding the pork chops. That's the key to a good sear.
Arnold Sipes
Aug 10, 2024The instructions were clear and easy to follow. My family loved them!