Famous Pork Chops
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of these "Famous Pork Chops," a crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers perfectly seared and juicy bone-in pork chops every time. Seasoned with a tantalizing blend of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, these chops boast a golden crust from an initial stovetop sear, followed by buttery oven-baking with fragrant fresh thyme and minced garlic. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is the epitome of easy elegance, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve these succulent pork chops with your favorite side dishes for a meal that’s sure to impress and satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 pieces fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 cloves minced garlic
Instructions
Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature for 20 minutes. Pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the pork chops.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the pork chops to the skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip the pork chops and sear the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter, thyme sprigs, and minced garlic to the skillet. Spoon the melted butter over the pork chops, basting them for 1-2 minutes.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 145°F (63°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes to retain their juices.
Serve the pork chops hot, garnished with extra thyme sprigs if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.2 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 620 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 40.2 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 574 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
