Bone-In Pork Chop 🍖🔥
Juicy, flavorful, and tender—the bone helps keep the meat moist while cooking!
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 bone-in pork chops
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or rosemary)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp butter
- Optional: lemon juice or a pinch of chili flakes
👩🍳 How to Cook (Pan-Seared + Oven Method)
1. Season
- Pat pork chops dry
- Rub with olive oil, garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper
2. Sear
- Heat a pan over medium-high
- Sear chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown
3. Add butter
- Add butter and spoon it over the chops for extra flavor
4. Finish in oven
- Transfer to oven at 190°C (375°F)
- Bake for 10–15 minutes until fully cooked
5. Rest
- Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving
🌡️ Safe Cooking Tip
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 63°C (145°F), then rest (recommended by the US Department of Agriculture)
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Mashed potatoes or roasted veggies
- Rice or buttered noodles
- Fresh salad or coleslaw
🌟 Flavor Variations
- Garlic butter: Add extra butter + herbs
- Sweet & savory: Brush with honey or brown sugar glaze
- Spicy: Add chili powder or hot sauce
If you want, I can give you a grilled version, air fryer pork chops, or a creamy sauce recipe to go with it 😋
