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These Skillet Pork Chops creates delicious and tender pork chops that make the perfect weeknight meal. Simple spices and easy steps create melt in your mouth recipe.
If you are looking for the perfect pork chop recipe, make this Skillet Pork Chop Recipe. Pan-seared pork chops are cooked to perfection with a tender center and a crispy, golden brown texture.
We love making pork chops for a classic Sunday Meal, here are some of our favorites Shake and Bake Pork Chops, Barbecue Pork Chops and Baked Bone In Pork Chops.
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Why We Love These Skillet Pork Chops
Skillet pork chops are seasoned with simple spices and fresh herbs to create delicious pork chops that everyone will love. We have even added in cayenne pepper for a hint of spice.
This meal is so easy to make and cooking pork chops on the skillet creates a delicious meal.
Ingredients
- Bone-In Pork Chops – Choose Pork Chops about 1 inch thick. You can also use boneless pork chops or pork loin chops
- Olive Oil – You use higher smoke point oil such as canola oil or vegetable oil
- Butter – We used Unsalted Butter
- Garlic Powder – If you are out, check out The Best Garlic Powder Substitute
- Onion Powder – See Best Onion Powder Substitutes
- Paprika – See Best Paprika Substitute if you are out
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How to Make Pork Chops in the Skillet
Step 1 – In a small bowl, mix together the dried rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Step 2 – Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and rub the spice mixture all over the dry pork chops.
Step 3 – Place the flour on a plate and lightly dredge each pork chop, shaking off excess.
Step 4 – Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 5 – Once hot, add the pork chops and crushed garlic cloves to the skillet.
Step 6 – Cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side until golden brown and crispy. Flip the chops, add the remaining butter, and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Step 7 – Baste the chops with the pan juices during the last minute of cooking.
- Step 8 – Remove pork chops and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
- Step 9 – Discard the garlic cloves and drizzle any remaining pan juices over the chops.
Expert Tips
- Room Temperature Pork Chops – For even cooking, take the pork chops out of the refrigerator about 15-20 minutes before cooking.
- Thickness Matters – Adjust cooking time for thinner or thicker chops. Thinner chops will cook faster, while thicker ones may need a few extra minutes.
- Garlic Flavor – Adjust the amount of garlic powder if you prefer a milder garlic flavor.
- Juicy Pork Chops – As these pork chops are cooking, juices will release. Spoon the juices over the pork chops as they cook for the best flavor.
Serving Suggestions
These pork chops are delicious served with many side dish recipes. Here are some of our favorites that pair perfectly with pan-fried pork chops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your pork chops, but you will cook pork chops for about 4 minutes on each side. Make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees before removing from the skillet.
When we cook our pork chops we used both oil and butter. It gave the pork chops amazing texture and flavor. But you can choose one to cook them in depending on what you have and what you prefer.
You can use any type of large skillet but we also love cooking in a large cast iron skillet because of the flavor it gives the pork chops.
Storing and Reheating Tips
- Storing – Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Freezing – You can freeze your leftover pork chops in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when ready to reheat.
- Reheating – Reheat the leftovers in the oven in a baking dish or in the microwave.
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Skillet Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops about 1 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and lightly crushed
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the dried rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the pork chops dry and rub the spice mixture all over them.
- Place the flour on a plate and lightly dredge each pork chop, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the pork chops and crushed garlic cloves to the skillet.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the chops, add the remaining butter, and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Baste the chops with the pan juices during the last minute of cooking.
- Remove pork chops and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
- Discard the garlic cloves and drizzle any remaining pan juices over the chops.
