PAN FRIED PORK CHOPS
PAN FRIED PORK CHOPS are a crowd-pleaser and a great weeknight dinner recipe when you want something quick, hearty, and satisfying.
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For a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend meal, this recipe delivers juicy pork chops with a golden, crispy crust. Pan-fried pork chops are a timeless favorite that combine simplicity with rich, savory flavor.
Ingredients Needed For Pan Fried Pork Chops {screenshot for grocery list}
- 4 bone-in pork chops (½ inch thick)
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, + more to season the pork chops
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, + more to season the pork chops
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of ground cayenne (optional)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped for serving (optional)
What To Serve With Pork Chops
Mashed Potatoes or Sweet Potato Mash
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PAN FRIED PORK CHOPS
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops ½ inch thick
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt + more to season the pork chops
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper + more to season the pork chops
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of ground cayenne optional
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley chopped for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Using a paper towel, pat the pork chops dry. Season both sides with seasoned salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne.
- Dredge the pork chops in the flour mixture and shake off excess flour. Set aside on a plate until ready to cook.
- Once the oil is hot enough to fry, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the oil.
- Carefully add pork chops to the hot skillet. Depending on the size of the pork chops, you may need to cook them in batches to avoid crowding the pan.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. An internal temperature between 145-150F for medium-rare, 150-155F for medium, and 160F for well done.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
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