Pan Fried Boneless Pork Chops

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Quick and easy, always juicy, boneless pork chops are ready in just 10 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight meal and easy to double or triple for company.

PREP TIME: 20 minutes

COOK TIME: 6 minutes

REST TIME: 5 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 31 minutes

SERVINGS: 4 pork chops

INGREDIENTS:

4 Boneless Pork Chops (1 1/4 pounds total)

2 tablespoons Olive Oil

2 tablespoons Butter

3/4 teaspoon Salt

1/2 teaspoon Paprika

1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder

1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Remove pork chops from their packaging and allow to come to room temperature on a plate for at least 20 minutes. Dab with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.

2. Add this spices to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Season generously with your blend of spices. Rub all over the sides and ends of your pork chops.

3. Preheat your skillet to 350-400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add oil and butter to the skillet as it heats. Your oil and butter will bubble and look as though it's dancing when it's ready.

4. Using tongs, add your pork chops to the skillet. Press the top lightly with your tongs to ensure the entire face of the pork chop is touching the skillet. Allow searing without moving the pork chops for 2-3 minutes.

5. After 3 minutes, flip the pork chops in the order you laid them in the skillet. Press slightly and again allow to cook for 2-3 minutes.

6. Remove immediately from the skillet when done. Check with an instant-read thermometer into the center, thickets portion of the pork chop. The temperature should be at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Cover with tin foil and the chops will continue to cook slightly as well as redistribute the juices inside as it rests. Let rest for 5-10 minutes.

NOTES:

**Prep time is simply letting the pork chops come to room temperature. The actual cooking of the pork chops takes mear minutes.