How to Cook Pork Chops

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start with fresh pork chops.

   You can use either bone-in or boneless chops.
   
   Make sure they're completely thawed if you purchased them frozen.
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   Step 2: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet.

   Place the skillet over medium high heat and let the oil get nice and hot.
   
   Any type of oil will do
   - olive oil, canola oil, grapeseed oil
   - you pick.
   
   You could also use butter.
   
   If you're frying more than 4 or so pork chops, you might need to heat up a second pan as well.
   
   Using a heavy cast iron skillet will give the pork chops a good sear. , Sprinkle them on both sides with plenty of salt, pepper, and other seasonings of your choice like garlic powder or cayenne. ,, Leave them in on the longer side if they're thicker than 1 inch (2.5 cm).
   
   After a few minutes the first side should develop a good brown crust.
   
   If you want to glaze the pork chops, add a teaspoon of honey, marmalade or maple syrup to the top of each one before you flip them.
   
   For sage-infused pork chops, add a few leaves of fresh sage to the oil in the pan as the pork chops cook.
   
   The leaves will fry and become crispy. ,,,
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   Step 3: Season the pork chops.

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   Step 4: Lay the pork chops in the pan.

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   Step 5: Cook them on the first side for 3-4 minutes.

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   Step 6: Flip the pork chops and cook them for another 3-4 minutes.

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   Step 7: Remove the pork chops from the pan and put them on a plate.

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   Step 8: Enjoy your pork chops with potatoes and other sides.

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