Pork Chop Cast Iron Skillet Recipe
Delicious cast-iron smoky sweet dry rubbed pork chops in a matter of minutes - with minimal ingredients.
Equipment
- 1 12-inch cast iron skillet
- instant-read thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 ½-inch thick bone-in pork chops
- 4 tablespoons pork dry rub (store-bought or homemade, see below)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil (higher smoke point oils such as avocado, safflower, canola, or grapeseed oil may also be used)
Optional Homemade Pork Dry Rub
- 3 tablespoons dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons cumin
- 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons dried parsley
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (use regular or sugar free substitute)
- 6 teaspoons garlic salt
- 3 teaspoons dried thyme
- 3 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
To make dry rub
- Make the dry rub in a small bowl or use a pre-made store bought blend. Store any extra in an air-tight container for up to 6 months.
To make pork chops
- Sprinkle pork rub on the chops and rub it in. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours up to 24 hours.
- Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to cooking.
- Add olive oil to the cast-iron skillet and preheat over medium heat. When the pan just starts to smoke add the pork chops (2 at time).
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they reach 140°F in the center. If the pan is getting too hot turn it down.
- Transfer pork chops to a plate and cover with foil. The temperature will continue to rise as they sit. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining 2 chops.
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- VARIATIONS: Use any favorite pork rub for this recipe. We used our pork rub with brown sugar added to get that smoky-sweet flavor! A brown sugar substitute can be used if following a sugar-free or keto diet.
- TOP TIPS: Bring the chops to room temperature before cooking (remove from fridge about 30 minutes prior to cooking). Cook pork chops to an internal temperature of 140-degrees F. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit until temperature reaches 145-degrees F.
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with a fresh salad or green beans, and a side of brown rice or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pork chopCalories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 31gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 538mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 114IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 2mg
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