Easy Pan Seared Pork Chops

Easy Pan Seared Pork Chops

20 min

Learn how to cook a pork chop to perfection!

Ingredients

  • 4 pork chops ((thick in size))
  • Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)

Directions

  1. 1

    Pat chops dry with the paper towel and sprinkle them very generously with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.  

  2. 2

    Heat your skillet (I recommend cast iron one) to medium high and add the olive oil. When it's shimmering hot and not a moment before, add your chops.

  3. 3

    Sear on one side, without moving them at all, until they are nice and golden brown on the first side, about 3-5 minutes. Flip and sear the other side until browned. 

  4. 4

    The easiest way to check if the pork chop is done is to use meat thermometer. When they reach an internal temperature of 135 F degrees they are done. 

  5. 5

    Remove them from the skillet and let them rest on a plate for 10 minutes, during which time they will continue cooking with the residual heat and will eventually reach 145 F degrees.

  6. 6

    Do remember that cooking time can vary based on the thickness of the pork chops.