This Pork Chop Recipe Is Better Than Restaurants
This pork chop recipe combines juicy seasoned meat and golden crispy edges for an easy comforting homemade family dinner.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Large Skillet
- Tongs
- Knife
- Freezer
- Serving Tray
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
Pork Chops
- 6 pieces pork chops bone in preferred
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing
- 2 tablespoons butter for rich flavor
- 2 cloves garlic minced fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust carefully
- 1 2 teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked
- 1 2 teaspoon paprika smoky seasoning
Serving
- 2 cups mashed potatoes warm creamy side
- 1 cup green beans lightly cooked
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry completely before seasoning generously with salt pepper and paprika.
- Heat skillet over medium high heat until very hot for golden flavorful searing results.
- Add olive oil and pork chops then cook until browned with crispy caramelized edges.
- Reduce heat slightly and add butter plus garlic for rich savory flavor throughout.
- Spoon melted garlic butter repeatedly over pork chops while cooking for juicy tender texture.
- Cook slightly longer for crispier edges or less for juicy tender pork centers instead.
- Rest pork chops briefly before serving so flavorful juices stay evenly distributed inside meat.
- Serve hot beside mashed potatoes and green beans while chops remain juicy and flavorful.
Notes
Cook pork slightly longer for crispier edges or shorten cooking for juicy tender centers. Freeze cooked pork chops separately for easier weeknight meals. Rest chops before slicing to preserve juices. Customize flavors with spicy glaze herbs or creamy sauce. Store leftovers chilled and reheat gently inside skillet for best texture.