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    Home » Recipes » Comfort Food

    Panfried Pork Chops that Don't Suck

    Published: Jun 8, 2011 · Modified: Mar 21, 2021 by Tiffany Dahle · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    The best panfried pork chops that don't suck are flavorful and juicy, not the chewy dried out hockey pucks you might assume when you hear "pork chops." If you've struggled with overcooked pork, this recipe will teach you the best way to cook pork chops for your family.

    A cooked, pan-fried pork chop sits on a dinner plate next to potatoes.

    It's no secret that Handyman Tim is a meat and potatoes kind of guy. That's not generally how I cook (I'm more of a casserole, one-pot dish kind of girl) but every now and then I toss him a bone. The other day I asked what his request was for dinner and he responded ever so eloquently:

    "Can you make those pork chops that don't suck?"

    Um, excuse me?

    Yes, that is a direct quote.

    Sadly, I knew exactly what he was talking about. The reason I'm a casserole girl is that I have a knack of completely over cooking or under cooking simple meat. For fear of poisoning us all, I tend to lean towards over cooking and the meat arrives to the table like dried out hockey pucks.

    A few weeks ago, I took it upon myself to learn how to do pork chops properly. Not only were they done right, they were apparently done well enough to warrant a repeat request. So if you're meat-cooking handicapped like me, here is the world's most basic method for cooking pork chops. . . that don't suck.

    A cooked, pan-fried pork chop sits on a dinner plate next to potatoes.

    Panfried Pork Chops That Don't Suck

    5 from 1 vote
    These panfried pork chops are perfect for people who have struggled to like pork. Flavorful and juicy, they absolutely do not suck.
    TOTAL TIME 20 minutes
    PREP TIME 5 minutes
    COOK TIME 15 minutes
    YIELD 4 servings
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 whole center-cut thick cut, pork chops
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoon butter

    Instructions

    • Pat the pork chops dry and generously coat them with a sprinkle of kosher salt and pepper.
    • Combine the flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
    • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet until hot. Add butter and let melt completely (this will help with browning the chops.)
    • Dredge the pork chops, individually, into the seasoned flour mixture to entirely coat the meat. Shake off the excess flour over the dish. Add the chops to the hot pan, being careful not to overcrowd or the chops will steam rather than brown.
    • Cook 4 - 5 minutes per side or until nicely golden brown. Test the pork chop by poking with a fork to make sure the juices run clear. Be careful not to overcook the pork chops or they'll be dry and chewy. The internal temp should read 160°F.
    • Drain the pork chops on a plate lined with paper towels and then serve immediately.
    COURSEQuick Dinners
    CUISINEAmerican
    AUTHORTiffany Dahle

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    1. D A Mullen

      January 28, 2021 at 6:58 pm

      These were certainly flavorful, but with the coating of course kosher salt they were just a tad salty for us. Maybe we shouldn’t have used course salt.

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    2. Julie

      June 08, 2011 at 6:04 pm

      Pork chops with some Penzy spices on the George Foreman Grill -- always juicy and delicious. Worth buying the grill!

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    3. Renee

      June 08, 2011 at 4:10 pm

      LOL! Oh my gosh, the title of your post made me laugh! Brent, too, who is reading over my shoulder 🙂

      Reply

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      January 22, 2015 at 1:52 am

      […] Pork Chops That Don’t Suck: Yep. That’s the actual name of the recipe in our house and precisely how he refers to them. Serve them with a side of Loaded Roasted Potatoes and he’ll sing your praises. […]

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