Compared to thin pork chops, I recently found out that thick pork chops are much better tasting and are easier to cook! It doesn’t require very complicated steps, and it comes out as good as a juicy steak, but at a fraction of the price!
We would like to share with you this easy-to-make thick pork chop recipe and let us know how yours turns out!
Seasoning
– 2 tbsp of Cajun seasoning
– 2 tsp of garlic powder
– 2 tsp of onion powder
– 1 tsp of cayenne pepper
– 1 tsp of sugar
– 1 tsp of black pepper
– ½ tsp of salt
You can also switch to your favorite seasoning here.
Method 1 – Oven Baked Pork Chop
- Preheat the oven at 400°F
- Season all of the sides of pork chop, and let it rest for 30 minutes
- Heat a cast iron pan and sear both sides of the pork chop for 5 minutes, then oven bake for about 15 minutes (1.5 inches thick pork chop), until the internal temperature reaches 145°F
Method 2 – Grilled pork chop
- Heat the grill at 400°F.
- Season all of the sides of pork chop, and let it rest for 30 minutes
- After seasoning, use foil to wrap the pork chop. Toss the pork chop directly in the grill. Grill both side with foil for 5 minutes.
- Take the pork out of the foil, grill both sides for 5 minutes.
Note:
As pork chop has a lot of lean parts, one of the biggest challenges to cook a pork chop is to not overcook and dry it out. Use a meat thermometer to determine if the pork is cooked. The National Pork Board recommends cooking chops to an internal temperature of 145°F.
Hope you enjoy this recipe!
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