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Cast Iron Skillet Pork Chops

Perfectly browned, juicy, and flavorful, these pork chops are on the table in 20 minutes.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Resting time:5 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes

Equipment

  • 12 inch cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 4 Boneless Pork Chops about 1.5 pounds total
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1½ tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary

Instructions

  • Season. Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
    raw pork on parchment paper.
  • Brown. Heat a 12” cast iron skillet over medium high heat, add the olive oil and continue heating until the pan is lightly smoking. Add the pork chops and cook, flip them every 1-2 minutes so that both sides can form a crust. This process should take about 5-6 minutes.
    skillet with 4 pork chops with salt and pepper.
  • Add butter. Add the butter and fresh rosemary, continue cooking over medium high heat, flipping often. The pork chops are done when an instant read thermometer reads 145℉, About another 5 minutes. Remove the pork chops from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes.
    butter and rosemary added to pan.

Notes

Fresh thyme can be used in place of rosemary.
Best served over mashed potatoes with the pan juices.
Add crushed red pepper for a bit of heat.
Bone- in or boneless pork chops can be used, about 1 inch thick.
Nutrition facts are for one 6-ounce pork chop.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.02g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 708mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 360kcal
Author: Katie