Description
Succulent boneless pork chops create a delightful dinner for families seeking comfort and flavor. Crispy seasoned exterior and juicy interior promise a memorable meal that satisfies hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork chops (¾ to 1-inch thick)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme (or rosemary)
- ½ tsp onion powder (optional)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ cup (4 fl oz) chicken broth (or water, for deglazing)
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat pork chops dry with paper towels to enhance seasoning absorption and create an ideal surface for spice adherence.
- Seasoning: Craft a dynamic flavor symphony by massaging the chops with a bold spice blend including salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, and onion powder, ensuring complete coverage.
- Searing: Ignite a spacious skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until the surface ripples with anticipation, then gracefully introduce the seasoned pork chops, allowing each side to transform into a golden-crusted masterpiece for 3-4 minutes.
- Flavor Enhancement: Dial down the heat to medium-low, melt butter across the pan’s landscape, and deglaze with chicken broth and optional Dijon mustard, liberating the caramelized essence trapped in the skillet’s depths.
- Precision Cooking: Envelop the skillet with a lid, continuing the culinary journey for 2-3 minutes until the internal temperature reaches the perfect 145°F (63°C), signaling optimal doneness.
- Resting and Serving: Immediately rescue the pork chops from heat, allowing them a tranquil 5-minute rest to redistribute their succulent juices, then present these perfectly prepared delicacies ready to captivate the palate.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Pat pork chops completely dry to prevent steaming and guarantee crispy, golden-brown searing.
- Seasoning Strategy: Create a thick, even spice coating that penetrates deeply into meat fibers for maximum flavor development.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm 145°F internal temperature, preventing overcooking and maintaining juicy texture.
- Resting Ritual: Allow meat to rest exactly 5 minutes after cooking, which allows internal juices to redistribute, ensuring tender, succulent pork chops.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg