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Easy Pan Seared Pork Chops
Easy pan-seared pork chops with a deep golden crust and juicy, tender center — made in one skillet in under 20 minutes. The key is starting with thick-cut chops (at least 1 inch), a screaming-hot cast iron pan, and not moving them until they release naturally. Season generously with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder, then sear over medium-high heat for 3–5 minutes per side. Pull at 140°F — carryover heat brings them to the perfect 145°F while they rest. Simple, fast, and reliably delicious every time.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops, (thick in size)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Avocado oil, or Canola oil
Instructions
- Pat chops dry with the paper towel and sprinkle them very generously with Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper.
- Heat your skillet (I recommend cast iron) to medium high and add the oil. When it's shimmering hot and not a moment before, add your chops.
- Sear on one side, without moving them at all, until they are nice and golden brown on the first side, about 3-5 minutes. Flip and sear the other side until browned.
- If chops are very thick (over 1 inch), lower heat to medium and continue cooking, flipping every few minutes, until an instant-read thermometer registers 140–145°F in the center.
- The easiest way to check if the pork chop is done is to use meat thermometer. When they reach an internal temperature of 135 F degrees they are done.
- Remove them from the skillet and let them rest on a plate for 10 minutes, during which time they will continue cooking with the residual heat and will eventually reach 145 F degrees.
- Do remember that cooking time can vary based on the thickness of the pork chops.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Pan Seared Pork Chops
Amount per Serving
Calories
238
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
89
mg
30
%
Sodium
64
mg
3
%
Potassium
499
mg
14
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Calcium
9
mg
1
%
Iron
0.7
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
