How To Make The Best Pork Chops In Massachusetts
January 21, 2025
Cambridge, VA: Here is one of the best Pork Chops recipes out there!
Here Is What Most People Don’t Know About Making Pork Chops:
- Bone-In Chops Stay Juicier: Bone-in pork chops tend to retain more moisture and flavor during cooking, resulting in a juicier and more tender meat.
- Dry Brining Enhances Flavor: Seasoning the pork chops with salt and letting them sit for 30 minutes before cooking helps to deeply season the meat and improves its texture.
- Sear Then Finish in the Oven: Starting with a high-heat sear on the stovetop and then finishing in a moderate oven creates a beautiful crust while ensuring the inside stays juicy and perfectly cooked.
- Bald Buck Seasoning: For this dish, we replace our salt with Bald Buck Seasoning
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- Bald Buck Seasoning and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season generously with Bald Buck Seasoning and pepper, then sprinkle with garlic powder and paprika. Let the seasoned pork chops rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to dry brine.
- Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, until a golden crust forms. During the last minute of searing, add the minced garlic and thyme to the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the pork chops for 6-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare. Remove the skillet from the oven.
- Transfer the pork chops to a plate and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, add the chicken broth and butter. Stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, to make a quick pan sauce. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve the pork chops with the pan sauce drizzled over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.