Description
Succulent Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops bring robust Italian flavors to your dinner table with golden, crispy edges and tender meat inside. Sprinkled with herbs and perfectly seasoned, these chops deliver restaurant-quality comfort that will satisfy your hunger and delight your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless pork chops (¾ to 1-inch thick)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (or rosemary)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavor)
Cooking Fats and Liquid:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup chicken broth (or water, for deglazing)
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot the pork chops using absorbent towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring optimal seasoning adherence.
- Create a robust flavor profile by generously coating both surfaces with a harmonious blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, and onion powder.
- Select a spacious skillet and warm olive oil over medium-high flame until the surface develops a subtle, shimmering appearance.
- Carefully introduce seasoned pork chops into the heated pan, allowing each side to caramelize for approximately 3-4 minutes, developing a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Reduce cooking temperature to medium-low and introduce butter, permitting it to melt smoothly across the pan’s surface.
- Deglaze the skillet by pouring chicken broth and optional Dijon mustard, using a utensil to loosen the flavorful browned remnants clinging to the pan’s bottom.
- Cover the skillet and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, monitoring the internal temperature until it precisely reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Immediately remove from heat and allow the pork chops to rest undisturbed for 5 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Plate and serve the perfectly prepared pork chops, ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Moisture is key for tender pork chops, so thoroughly pat the meat dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear.
- Create a flavor-packed crust by generously coating both sides with a blend of spices, allowing each chop to develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked pork, avoiding overcooking that can lead to dry, tough meat.
- Experiment with alternative herb combinations like rosemary or sage for a unique twist on the classic seasoning blend.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg