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Two juicy pork chops served with a creamy side dish and lettuce on a white plate.

Why Everyone Loves This Pork Chops Recipes (+ Make-Ahead Tips)

This recipe for pork chops is a favorite among busy home cooks. It's simple to prepare, can be made ahead, and is sure to be a hit with your family. The thin, bone-in chops cook quickly, resulting in a juicy and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Chops
  • 7 to 8 breakfast chops (very thin bone-in pork chops)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • to taste Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • to taste Extra salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Plate
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Dredge each pork chop in the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Set aside on a plate.
  3. Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the butter and let it melt. Once the butter and oil mixture is hot, carefully add 3 pork chops to the skillet at a time. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on the other side, or until no pink juices remain. Remove the cooked pork chops to a plate and repeat with the remaining chops.
  4. Serve immediately with smashed new potatoes.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. You can prepare the flour mixture and dredge the pork chops ahead of time. Store them in the refrigerator and cook when ready to serve. The thin cut of the pork chops ensures quick cooking, making it a convenient option for meal prep.

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