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Pork Chops Recipes Meal Prep That Actually Tastes Great

This recipe provides a simple and flavorful way to prepare pork chops for meal prep. You will learn how to cook juicy pork chops that taste great and are perfect for busy individuals and families.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 chops
Course: Dinner
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

  • Small bowl
  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Meat thermometer

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

Use boneless pork chops for this recipe. This ensures they cook through in the quick cook time and before the glaze burns. Aim for chops that are about 3/4-inch thick.

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