Description
Irresistible pork chops that melt in your mouth combine tender meat with rich, savory seasonings. Culinary experts will appreciate this simple yet elegant dish that promises restaurant-quality results for home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pork chops (or pork cube steaks, or boneless chicken)
- 1 cup flour or panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup canola or olive oil
- ½ tsp granulated garlic
- ½ tsp granulated onion
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp mixed seasoning blend
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Ignite the oven to 375°F (190°C), establishing the perfect cooking environment for tender pork chops.
- Seasoning Fusion: Generously massage pork chops with granulated garlic, granulated onion, black pepper, paprika, and mixed seasoning, ensuring complete spice coverage.
- Coating Technique: Delicately dredge seasoned chops in flour or panko breadcrumbs, using a light olive oil brush to help breading adhere seamlessly.
- Searing Stage: Heat a skillet with canola or olive oil over medium-high heat, then carefully sear chops for 2-3 minutes per side, creating a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Oven Transformation: Transfer seared chops to a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Resting Finale: Allow pork chops to rest briefly, enabling internal juices to redistribute, resulting in an exceptionally tender and succulent final dish.
Notes
- Meat Selection Matters: Choose thick-cut, bone-in pork chops around 1-inch thick for maximum juiciness and flavor absorption.
- Seasoning Technique: Pat pork chops completely dry before applying spices to ensure optimal adherence and perfect caramelization.
- Temperature Precision: Use a reliable meat thermometer to check internal temperature, preventing overcooking and maintaining tender texture.
- Resting Ritual: Allow pork chops to rest 5-7 minutes after cooking to seal in juices and enhance overall tenderness and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg