Pan Seared Pork Chops
Ingredients
Pork Rub:
- 1 tablespoon sweet or smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons sea salt or kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the pork rub ingredients. Set aside.
- Pat dry the pork chops with paper towels and season them on both side with the spice rub. Use your fingers to lightly rub the seasoning all over the pork.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large cast iron skillet (or any skillet) over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork chops to the hot skillet.
- Lightly press the pork chops down into the pan to get a nice sear. Cook for about 4 minutes or until a light golden crust forms.
- With kitchen tongs, flip the chops to their sides, one at a time, pressing down each side into the pan for about a minute. This cooks and renders the fatty sides of the pork chops.
- Lower the heat to medium and using kitchen tongs, flip and sear the other side of the pork chops. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the pork reaches and internal temperature of 135℉ to 140℉
- Transfer the pork chops to a plate or cutting board and tent them with aluminum foil.
- Allow the pork to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Recipe Notes
- Before pan-frying the pork chops, allow them to come to room temperature for about 10 – 20 minutes. You can pat dry them and season them while bringing them to room temperature so the seasoning has time to penetrate the meat.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pan Seared Pork Chops
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1068
Calories from Fat 513
% Daily Value*
Fat 57g88%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 25g
Cholesterol 414mg138%
Sodium 5106mg222%
Potassium 2397mg68%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 123g246%
Vitamin A 4200IU84%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 113mg11%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.