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Thick cut juicy bone-in pork chop with a side of green beans
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Perfect Thick Cut Pork Chops

Juicy thick cut pork chops are simple to prepare and the result can rival any traditional steak.
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Thick pork chop
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

  • 4 thick-cut pork chops
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  • Rub 4 thick-cut pork chops with 4 tablespoon olive oil. Season all sides generously with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Pork needs a heavy amount of salt to bring out the flavor. Salt with a heavy hand when it comes to a thick pork chop.
  • Heat an oven-safe heavy skillet over high heat. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Sear the pork chops in the skillet for 2 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer the skillet immediately to the oven and cook until the pork chop reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit, about 15 minutes.
  • Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1pork chop | Calories: 207kcal | Protein: 28g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 499mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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