Perfect—let’s make a juicy, flavorful pork chop! I’ll give you both pan-seared and baked options.
Juicy Pork Chops 🍖
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 2–4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (1-inch thick is ideal)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Optional: fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary)
Pan-Seared Pork Chops (Quick & Juicy)
- Prep: Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Sear: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops, sear 3–4 min per side until golden brown.
- Finish cooking: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook another 4–6 min (depending on thickness) until internal temp reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Rest: Remove from skillet, let rest 5 min. This keeps them juicy.
Baked Pork Chops (Hands-Off)
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chops as above.
- Place in a greased baking dish and bake 20–25 min, or until internal temp is 145°F (63°C).
- Optional: Broil 1–2 min at the end for a crisp top.
Optional Flavor Boosts
- Garlic butter: Melt butter with garlic, spoon over chops before serving.
- Apple or onion topping: Sauté sliced apples or onions in skillet and serve on top.
- Marinade: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp Dijon, 2 cloves minced garlic, 30 min before cooking.
If you want, I can give a creamy one-pan pork chop recipe that’s rich, garlicky, and saucy—basically restaurant-level but easy at home.
Do you want me to give that version?
