Pan Seared Boneless Pork Chops are the ultimate easy dinner recipe. Cook to crispy, juicy, flavorful perfection in under 20 minutes.
This straightforward process makes it quick and easy to make flavorful Pork Dinner. You can also try Instant Pot Pork Chops for another delicious dinner with hardly any prep time required.
Sabrina’s Pan Seared Boneless Pork Chops
It’s hard to go wrong with Pan-Seared Pork Chops. This recipe sears them in butter, which makes the perfect crisp outer layer with a juicy, tender center. It’s such a simple weeknight dinner recipe, and a great way to prepare boneless pork for maximum flavor. When you serve this recipe, enjoy with comforting dinner side dishes like Oven Baked Brown Rice or Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Read below the recipe card to see how I select my meat, as well as some FAQs that will help you with this dish.
Recipe Card
Ingredients
- 4 pork loin chops , boneless
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Season pork with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic.
- Add butter and vegetable oil to a large heavy skillet on medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork on both sides until the pork is cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side, temperature must reach 145 degrees before resting.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Sabrina’s Tips
When I’m shopping for pork chops, there are some signs I look for to get the best quality meat. First, look at the color. The best pork chops will be pink with some marbling throughout. Don’t get any that are too pale or that have dark spots on the flesh.
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Can this be made ahead of time?
These are best enjoyed fresh, especially because of the butter sear, but you can make them ahead of time if needed up to 3-4 days in advance. Follow the reheating method below in the how to store section.
How to Store
- Serve: Don’t leave out at room temperature for more than 2 hours, or they won’t be safe to eat.
- Store: To keep fresh, wait for them to cool to room temperature. Then put them in an airtight container to store in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can reheat the pork chops on the stovetop over medium heat or in a 350-degree oven.
- Freeze: To freeze, place them in a gallon-sized freezer bag or another freezer container. As long as you carefully seal, they can stay good frozen for up to 6 months. To thaw and reheat from frozen, preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and place the frozen pork chops in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cover the pork chops in foil and heat for 10-15 minutes until thawed and warmed through.
FAQs
Although the pork chops will brown on the outside throughout the cooking process, the center will still be light pink. So, it can be difficult to tell if the meat is done. A foolproof way to be sure is using a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. Stick the meat thermometer at the thickest portion of the pork chop to check that it’s reached 145 degrees.
These are an easy main dish that you can serve with practically any of your favorite dinner sides. Vegetable dishes like roasted broccoli or Sautéed Mushrooms make a tasty addition. You can also add crusty French bread or Fluffy Dinner Rolls to your table. Serve over pasta or mashed potatoes with rich brown gravy drizzled over the top for the perfect, comforting dinner recipe.
While it might be tempting to skip this step for the best flavor and texture, it’s essential to let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving. The resting time allows the juices to distribute throughout the meat and the fibers to relax, resulting in ultra-tender, flavorful pork in every single bite.
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