

Season with salt and pepper on all sides and get your cast iron pan hot on the stove top. Start by removing the pork chops from the fridge and bringing it closer to room temperature for 20-30 minutes.

This is not a set it and forget it type of recipe, these pork chops do take a bit of cooking skill but I promise if you read through the recipe and follow accordingly, they will come out absolutely perfect!

It Takes a Few Steps to Make the Best Skillet Pork Chops One of my favorite kitchen tools, a well used and seasoned cast iron pan is the true star in creating the most mouth watering, juicy, pan seared pork chops.īecause this recipe does have a few steps on starting on the stove, then cooking the pork chops in the oven and finally basting on the stove, a cast iron is perfect for the different cooking methods. They do take a bit longer to cook through, but the thickness ensures that the chops are not overcooked and they can handle a strong sear on the cast iron. I personally love a thick bone in pork chop. And of course, basting the chops with butter, garlic and herbs definitely helps a bit.
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When done right, pork chops are incredibly juicy, tender and full of fantastic flavor. Next to a good seared chicken thigh, bone in pork chops are one of my absolute favorite proteins. Cast iron seared thick cut pork chops are seasoned simply with salt and pepper before being basted with herbs, garlic and butter.
