Perfect Pan-Seared Pork Chops
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Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
45m
This pan-seared pork chop recipe creates perfectly cooked, juicy chops with a crispy exterior. The key to this dish is the blend of seasoning and the use of both vegetable oil and butter for the perfect sear. Topped with caramelized shallots and fresh thyme, these pork chops are a delicious and satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
Servings:
2
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Steps
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Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season pork chops generously on all sides with all of the sugar. Season with salt to taste. Transfer to a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate, uncovered, at least 8 hours and up to 24.
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The next day, preheat oven to 250°F. Place baking sheet with pork chops in oven and cook until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of the chops registers 100 to 110°F on for medium-rare, about 30 minutes, or 110 to 120°F for medium, about 35 minutes. To prevent overcooking, start checking temperature 5 to 10 minutes before suggested time. Remove from oven.
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Heat oil in a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Place pork chops in skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until starting to brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add butter, shallots, and thyme to skillet. Continue cooking, spooning shallots and thyme on top of chops and basting with butter until golden brown on both sides and well-crusted, about 2 minutes longer. Stack pork chops with tongs, hold them on their sides, and sear the fat caps on the edges until crisp, about a minute. Remove pan from heat, transfer chops to a clean rack set in a rimmed baking sheet, and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
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Just before serving, reheat drippings in pan until smoking. Pour hot drippings over chops. They should sizzle and crisp a bit. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories750kcal
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Fat60g
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Saturated Fat17g
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Carbohydrates6g
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Fiber0g
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Sugar2g
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Protein45g
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Cholesterol150mg
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Sodium2,000mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.