Pan-Seared Pork Chops
Seasoned bone-in pork chops are pan-seared in a hot skillet, then basted with rosemary butter until they reach 145°F.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick, patted dry)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
Mix Seasoning Blend:
Combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Evenly coat both sides of the pork chops with this seasoning blend.Preheat Skillet:
Warm a large skillet (preferably cast iron or stainless steel) over low heat for about 7 minutes to ensure even heating. Then raise the heat to medium-high and continue heating for another 3 minutes.Add Olive Oil:
Pour the olive oil into the skillet and swirl to cover the bottom.Sear Pork Chops:
Lay the pork chops in the hot skillet and sear without moving for 3–4 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms on the bottom. Turn the chops and sear the opposite side for an additional 3–4 minutes.Baste with Butter:
Lower the heat to medium, then add the butter and rosemary sprigs to the skillet. Once the butter melts, slightly tilt the skillet and spoon the rosemary-infused butter over the chops for 1–2 minutes, cooking until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (65°C).Rest Pork Chops:
Take the pork chops out of the skillet and let them rest on a plate for 5 minutes to let the juices redistribute.