

(If you like a thicker sauce, mix a bit of arrowroot powder into the broth before you add it to the pan.I’m a Whole30 Certified Envoy, so I feel it’s my job to share resources to help you rock your Whole30! And these crockpot meals are sure to make life SO. I often use chicken broth with a bit of apple cider vinegar because I usually have those two things in my pantry. Deglaze the pan by adding acid and/or other liquid and whisking until all or most of the bits are melted into the sauce.Add a bit of oil or butter if you need some extra fat in the pan. Keep all the bits in the pan, (don't wipe it out), keep the heat on medium and add the aromatics (garlic + herbs) and sauté for a 30-60 seconds until fragrant.It's hard to mess up as long as you haven't totally burned anything. It's choose your own adventure here, really. As the pork chops are resting, make the pan sauce.Remove the pork chops and let them rest for a couple of minutes under a plate or foil tent.I'm not a fan of well done (160☏), but you do you. Check the internal temp with a meat thermometer.

If you want yours without any pink, do about 4 minutes on the first side and then 6 minutes on the flip.) Flip them, turn the heat down to medium and cook for another 5 minutes.One the oil is hot, carefully set the pork chops in the pan.If you're planning on whisking up a pan sauce, don't use a nonstick pan or it'll scratch. Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat.Sprinkle the chops generously with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel.There are so many ways to do this with different flavor profiles, but the basic formula is aromatics + acid + liquid. the training wheels version is just garlic, maybe some fresh herbs, acid and liquid. You could stop when the chops are done, but you could also make use of the delicious meaty bits and rendered fat to make an easy pan sauce. Don't cut into it until after the resting is complete. It helps keep the pork chop juicy and delicious. Let it rest.Īt least a three-minute resting period is not to be trifled with. you've never had a pork chop that wasn't well-done and then well-done again), err on the side of 145☏, taste it and you can always put it back into the skillet if you decide that's too pink for you. 160☏ will have no pink, but after that you'll risk getting into overcooked meat territory and there's no turning back. But now they have admitted that was overkill and adjusted their recommendations in 2011.įor taste purposes (and safety), the internal temp should reach 145☏ for medium-rare and about 150☏ for medium.

My mom is not to blame for the overcooked pork chops, people! The USDA told her and everyone else to cook the crap out of pork back in the day to kill a bacteria called trichinosis. There's a reason people are weird about cooking pork.

medium-rare Pork chops are safe (and delicious). Like a good burger, you only flip a pork chop once. Normally I'm kinda loosey-goosey with my cooking times and amounts and whatnot, but with pork chops I actually watch the clock. To get a good sear on any meat, pat it dry with a paper towel before you add your salt, pepper and/or desired spice rub. at least not if you want that kind of pork chop that shatters antiquated views on what a pork chop can taste like. Thin-cut pork chops have their place, I suppose, but it is not here. While you're at it, buy the thick-cut pork chops (I used boneless in this demo recipe, but bone-in's great too). Buy quality meat from a reputable farm, butcher or market.
