The secret to juicy pork chops without making a brine? Buy the thickest ones you can find. They're harder to overcook, and the results are tasty and tender.

Level
Beginner
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Serves
2

Ingredients

2 boneless pork chops

salt and pepper

2 tablespoons peanut oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Brush pork chops with peanut oil and season front, back, and sides of pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Gradually preheat cast iron skillet up to medium-high heat.
  4. Sear pork chops for 1-1½ minutes on each side.
  5. Remove from stovetop and bake for 4-6 minutes.
  6. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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