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Seared Pork Chops

Easy pan seared pork chops made on the stovetop that come out tender and delicious every time. Prep Time15 minutes Cook Time9 minutes Resting time10 minutes Total Time34 minutes Servings: 4 servings ½1x2x3x Author: Melissa Oleary

Equipment

  • 1 large flat bottom pan

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops about ¾ to 1 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoon kosher salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Seasoning

  • Add paprika, black pepper and half of the kosher salt to a small bowl and mix well.1 ½ tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Set aside for later.

Pork Chops

  • Add the remaining kosher salt to the pork chops both sides.4 boneless pork chops
  • Cover the pork chops and place in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, remove pork chops from the fridge.
  • Pre-heat a large flat bottom pan over medium heat then add olive oil.1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
  • Sprinkle pork chops with spice mix evenly on both sides.
  • Place the pork chops in the pan and sear for 5 minutes on the first side.
  • After 5 minutes, flip the pork chops and sear for another 4 minutes. This will yield a solid medium doneness for the pork.
  • Now if you have pork chops with fat on the sides, go ahead and sear the fat sides for 30 seconds or so by turning the pork on its side.
  • Once the pork has been seared on all sides, remove from the pan and let rest for 10 minutes covered with aluminum foil or similar.
  • Serve the pork chops immediately and make sure to pour any remaining pan juices over the top of them.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 2682mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition Values are estimates only.

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