Cast Iron Skillet Pork Chops
Cast Iron Skillet Pork Chops are a quick and delicious way to serve a satisfying gourmet meal. Bone in pork chops are coated with a garlic herb mixture and seared in a seasoned cast iron skillet for the juiciest and most flavorful pork chop you've ever had!
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in pork chops ,1 inch thickness
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- ¼ cup olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoon thyme, chopped and divided
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- fresh thyme and parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the herb paste evenly over both sides of the pork chops. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan. Once hot add the pork chops.
- Lightly press the pork chops down into the pan to get a nice sear. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then flip and sear the other side. Cook the sides of the pork chops if needed depending on the thickness of the pork.
- Turn the heat down to medium, and cook the pork chops until the internal temperature reaches 135 degrees Fahrenheit. It will take about 4 to 6 minutes depending on the thickness of the chops. Keep flipping every minute for even cooking.
- Turn off the heat and add the remaining talespoon of thyme and butter to the pan.
- Once the butter is melted tilt the pan and pour the butter over the top of the pork chops several times to baste.
- Transfer pork to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving for carving.
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Notes
Originally Posted September 20, 2019
Updated Post April 8, 2023
Nutrition
Serving: 1pork chop | Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 1013mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 689IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg
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