The Best Juicy Skillet Pork Chops

The Best Juicy Skillet Pork Chops

45 min

Pork chops are a quick, healthy, and simple dinner. Our easy pork chop recipe guarantees juicy, tender, and flavorful chops with little fuss. Check the notes section for tips on which pork chops are best for this recipe. Store-bought chili powder and chicken stock work fine in this recipe, but for even more flavor, see our recipes for homemade chili powder and homemade chicken stock.

Ingredients

  • 4 pork chops, about 6 ounces each, 1-inch thick
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Take the pork chops out of the refrigerator and season on both sides with salt (we use just less than 1/4 teaspoon of salt per pork chop). Set the chops aside to rest for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    While the pork chops rest, make the pan sauce. Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the chicken stock, vinegar, and honey.