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close up view of browned pork chops in skillet.
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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 Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Resting time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: cast iron skillet pork chops
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 360kcal
Author: Katie

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