Best Pork Chops Ever
These pan seared pork chops will turn even the biggest pork chop skeptic into a pork chop lover! The method is possible because of two key considerations: quality pork and strategic preparation.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time18 minutes mins
Total Time28 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Cassy Joy Garcia
Combine all brine ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring the ingredients to a boil for 2-3 minutes until the salt is dissolved, then set aside and let cool.
Once water has come to room temperature, pour it into a large bowl along with the pork chops. Let brine for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Add ghee to a cast iron and heat over medium-high.
Remove the pork chops from the brine, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Add the pork chops to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, until browned, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until slightly browned (they will continue to brown in the oven) then place in oven to cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove pork chops from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 6171mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg