
By gently cooking the chops this way, they remain juicy and become tender. The second side will slowly turn golden brown, and since we added the lid, the heat from the pan will gently cook the middle. First, we sear one side of the chops until browned then we flip them, turn down the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid. We use this trick a lot, it’s how we cook chicken breasts so that they are juicy and use the same concept when grilling meat. Tip #4: Sear on one side, flip then cover with a lid. When cooking scallops, we add a little flour to the outside so that they brown evenly. Rubbing a small amount of flour over the chops helps to add a flavorful crust. Whichever you choose, add a little flour to it. Alternatively, you can use our spice blend suggested in the recipe below or try this cajun seasoning. Here’s where your favorite spice rub can come in. Tip #3:Rub the chops with spices and a little bit of flour. Pork chops are pretty lean, so seasoning with salt before cooking is essential for making the most flavorful chops. This way, the salt has a chance to improve the flavor and texture of the meat. Tip #2:Season the chops with salt half an hour before cooking. Use this trick for other cuts of meat like pork tenderloin or steak. The time out of the refrigerator lets you bring the meat up to room temperature, which helps the pork cook more evenly throughout. Thirty minutes before you plan to cook, take the chops out of the fridge. Tip #1: Don’t cook chops straight from the refrigerator. We’ve also shared this Easy Oven Baked Pork Chops.

For the best results, we cook the pork chops on the stovetop - hello, beautiful sear! If you’d prefer to bake them, you can still take advantage of some of the suggestions below. We highly recommend our spice rub and pan sauce, but you can use your favorite spices instead. We are sharing more of a method rather than a recipe.
Baked pork chops recipe 1 pan how to#
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