Ingredients
– 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
– Salt, to taste
– Black pepper, to taste
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter
– Fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary) for garnish (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Large skillet or frying pan
– Tongs
– Meat thermometer
– Plate for resting the pork chops
– Paper towels
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, I start by taking my pork chops out of the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking. This allows them to come to room temperature, which helps them cook more evenly. While they’re resting, I prepare my seasoning mix by combining salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl. The smell of those spices always gets my taste buds tingling! Once the chops are ready, I generously rub the seasoning all over each chop. The seasoning helps create that beautiful crust while adding fantastic flavor. (See the next page below to continue steps…)