My Special Pork Chops
Juicy, flavorful, and irresistibly tender, My Special Pork Chops are the ultimate crowd-pleasing dinner centerpiece. These bone-in pork chops are seasoned with a bold blend of smoked paprika, ground cumin, fresh thyme, and garlic, then pan-seared to golden perfection before being oven-baked for a juicy finish. A luscious honey-butter sauce, infused with savory chicken broth and pan drippings, adds a touch of sweetness and depth, taking the flavor to new heights. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-skillet wonder is the perfect choice for easy weeknight meals or elegant dinner gatherings. Serve them with your favorite sides to soak up every drop of that mouthwatering sauce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
Instructions
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and set them aside.
In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic, thyme leaves, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture evenly onto both sides of the pork chops. Let them rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to marinate.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the pork chops to the heated skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
Turn the heat to medium and deglaze the pan by adding chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
Stir in honey and let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes. Add unsalted butter and whisk until melted into the sauce.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, spoon some of the sauce over the top, and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 145°F (63°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the pork chops with sauce drizzled over the top and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.9 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.5 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 606 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 2847 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 194.1 g | 388% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2713 mg | 58% | |
*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.
