Pork Chops

Name: Pork Chops
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 Pork Chops; Olive Oil; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Fine Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper

Classic Style

Easy peasy light and breezy, for those days when you need a quick and simple dinner, but still want it to taste good (obviously).

Complexity

Nice and Easy

Prep Time

0 H 20 M

Appliance

Oven

Cook Time

0 H 30 M

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Ingredients:

2 Pork Chops

About 300g / ¾ lb each recommended Bone in and skin off recommended Should be thawed to fridge temperature before starting cook

Olive Oil

Just enough to lightly coat the pork

1 tsp Paprika

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Fine Salt

1 tsp Black Pepper

Freshly ground recommended

Tools:

Paper Towels

Tongs

Roasting Rack

Baking Tray

Small Bowl

Cutting Board

Heat-Resistant Gloves

About This Recipe:

Even if you love cooking, you're going to have some days when you just can't be bothered. But don't break out the TV dinners yet, because we've got a solution for exactly those days. Pork chops are quick to cook, and this recipe uses a basic seasoning blend gets your pork from the fridge to the oven to your plate in no time without sacrificing the flavor. And they're inexpensive to boot! Since pork is at its crackliest when you cook it at a high temperature, you'll want to make sure it doesn't dry out. That's why it's especially handy to use MEATER to alert you at the perfect internal temperature, and keep you from losing any delectable juiciness. Pork chops go well with classic mashed potatoes, or sweeter sides like applesauce. Refreshing beverages are the best option so you don't overpower your pork, so reach for a crisp cider or a lighter red wine like pinot noir.

Cooking Method:

Pre-Heat Oven

Pre-heat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This can take up to 15m.

Cooking pork at a higher temperature gives it a nice golden color, and it makes the fat crispy and delicious. As a bonus, it makes the cook time shorter so you won't be staring at the oven all evening waiting for your dinner.

Mix Rub

Combine your dry ingredients.

Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are pretty standard seasonings for a pork chop. Of course, we're big fans of putting our own unique spins on the classics, so we decided to throw some paprika in the mix to add some smokiness.

Pat Pork Dry

Pat your pork chops dry with paper towels.

You should always pat your meat dry so your oil and seasonings will stick better. If you bought your pork chops pre-packaged at a grocery store, this also gets rid of any leftover liquid from the packaging.

Oil Pork

Coat the pork chops with your oil.

The spices may bring the flavor, but oil is what brings them all together and makes them work. Not only does it bind the seasoning to the meat, it also conducts heat to the surface of the meat to crisp it up.