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Pork Chops Recipes Meal Prep That Actually Tastes Great

This recipe provides a flavorful and easy way to prepare juicy pork chops for meal prep. The combination of spices and a quick cooking method ensures delicious results every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Oven Finish Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pork chops
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 324
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
For the Pork Chops
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 thick cut boneless pork chops about 3/4-inch thick

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Remove the pork chops from their package and rub the seasoning mixture over all sides of each chop. The moisture from the meat will help the seasoning to adhere to the surface.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over a medium flame. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the pork chops. Cook the chops for about 5 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.
  4. If your chops are greater than one-inch thick, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven for another 5-10 minutes to finish cooking. Test the chops with a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature has reached 145ºF. Cook longer if needed.
  5. Dredge the chops through the thick sauce in the bottom of the pan just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 29gFat: 16gSodium: 359mgFiber: 0.1g

Notes

This recipe works best with boneless pork chops that are about 3/4-inch thick. This thickness ensures they cook through quickly without the glaze burning.

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