Main DishesMay 06, 2013
Calories
168
Sodium
11mg
0% DV
Fat
16g
24% DV
Protein
3g
6% DV
Carbs
1g
0% DV
Fiber
0.7g
2% DV
PERFECT PORK CHOPS
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Before I met my husband, I avoided cooking pork chops – not because I didn’t like the taste of them, but because I could never cook them very well. Most of the time my pork chops came out dry and tasteless, so rather than disappointing myself or my dinner guests, I steered clear of pork entirely. Then Jack taught me how to cook perfect pork chops! The trick to perfectly tender and juicy pork chops is to quickly sear or brown them first over high heat in a frying pan in order to lock in the ju
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 two-inch bone-in, center cut pork chops
3 tablespoons butter
2 unpeeled garlic cloves, smashed
3 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 two-inch bone-in, center cut pork chops
3 tablespoons butter
2 unpeeled garlic cloves, smashed
3 sprigs of fresh thyme
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. For later in this recipe, place a cooling rack over a large dish or pan.
In a large cast iron pan, or other oven-proof sauté pan (do not use a non-stick skillet), heat the oil...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
168
Sodium
11mg
0% DV
Fat
16g
24% DV
Protein
3g
6% DV
Carbs
1g
0% DV
Fiber
0.7g
2% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat11g58%
Polysaturated Fat0.72g4%
Monosaturated Fat3g23%
Cholesterol31mg10%
Sodium11mg0%
Potassium59mg1%
Protein3g6%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber0.7g2%
Sugar0.0g0%
Vitamin A298IU5%
Vitamin B60.16mg8%
Vitamin C1mg2%
Calcium27mg2%
Iron0.27mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.