Cast Iron Pork Chops

Overhead view of pork chops in a cast iron skillet

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Need a 25 minute dinner idea? Cast Iron Pork Chops are perfectly seared and cooked with a rich garlic and herbs. They are ideal for busy weeknights or even a special weekend meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bone in pork chops, cast iron skillet, easy pork recipe

Servings:

Calories: 404kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Equipment

cast iron skillet

Ingredients

3 bone-in pork chops about 1/2-inch thick
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons salted Butter
4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish opIonal

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Dry pork chops with paper towels. Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
In a large cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
If there is a significant amount of leftover oil in the skillet, carefully pour oﬀ most of it, leaving just enough to coat the bottom of the skillet (about 1 tablespoon) to prevent the garlic and herbs from burning.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic, oregano, basil, and thyme. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, spooning the garlic and herb butter over them to coat evenly. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 3-5 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes. Serve the pork chops with the garlic and herb butter spooned over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

For 1 1/2-inch bone-in chops, total cooking time is 11 to 13 minutes.
For 3/4-inch to 1-inch bone-in chops, total cooking time is 8 to 10 minutes.
Add veggies! Add vegetables like sliced bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms to the skillet after searing the pork chops. Sauté them with the garlic and herbs before transferring the skillet to the oven.

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The calories shown are based on the recipe making 3 pork chops, with 1 serving being 1 pork chop. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

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