Directions
- 1Rub olive oil over each pork chop and season generously with salt and lightly with freshly ground pepper.
- 2Heat an oven-safe heavy skillet over high heat and preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 3Sear the pork chops for 2 minutes on each side.
- 4Transfer the skillet immediately to the oven and cook until the internal temperature of the chop reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit, about 15 minutes.
- 5Let the pork chops rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into them to allow the juices to reabsorb.
Ingredients
- 4 thick cut pork chops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Equipment
oven-safe heavy skilletmeat thermometertongsknifefork
Tips
- Ask the butcher for a 1.5 to 2 inch thick pork chop.
- Pork needs a heavy amount of salt to bring out the flavor.
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