Rosemary Pork Chops
Bone-in pork chops seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and rosemary are seared in a pan with a little butter to develop a delicious crust. They're so juicy and full of flavor you'll want them in your dinner rotation.
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Servings: 3 pork chops
Ingredients
- 3 (1-inch) thick bone-in pork chops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking. They will cook more evenly if you let them warm up a bit before cooking them.
- Mix the olive oil, finely chopped rosemary, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub this mixture all over the pork chops so they are well-coated.
- Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, heat it for about 2-3 minutes, and then add the butter.
- Once the butter is melted and sizzling, add the pork chops. Sear them on each side for about 3-4 or until a golden crust has formed.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Continue cooking the pork chops, flipping occasionally, until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F for medium-rare or 160°F for medium. This process should take about 6-8 minutes, depending on how thick your chops are.
- Transfer the pork chops to a plate and rest them for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
If your chops are thicker or thinner, you will need to adjust the cooking time. This is where a meat thermometer comes in handy - there's no guesswork when you can measure the internal temperature.
You can use boneless pork chops for this recipe, but (depending on how thick they are) they will cook a little faster, so keep that in mind. Again, a thermometer is your friend.
If you don't have a cast iron skillet, any heavy-bottomed pan will work, although you might want to adjust the heat so the chops don't burn.
Nutrition Estimate
Serving: 1pork chop | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.4g | Protein: 44.6g | Fat: 21.8g | Saturated Fat: 6.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13.3g | Cholesterol: 143.2mg | Sodium: 550mg | Fiber: 1.2g
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