THIN PAN-SEARED PORK CHOPS
Double-thick pork chops always look appetizing, but unless they are cooked perfectly, they tend to be dry, regardless of whether you grill or bake them. That's especially true if they are lean loin chops. But skinny chops cooked over high heat on the stovetop are far more apt to come out juicy. Giving them an hour in quickly made brine adds even more flavor and tenderness. Ask your butcher to cut thin chops that weigh 4 to 5 ounces.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, easy, steaks and chops, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare the brine: In a nonreactive large bowl or large deep baking dish, combine salt, sugar, bay leaves, coriander, peppercorns and allspice. Stir in 8 cups cold water to dissolve salt and sugar.
- Add pork chops to brine, making sure they are well submerged, and refrigerate. Leave chops in brine for 1 to 2 hours. Remove from brine, pat dry and bring to room temperature. Discard brine.
- Make the dressing for the herb salad: Whisk together lemon juice, zest and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Put 2 large cast-iron skillets over medium-high heat and film each pan lightly with oil. (Alternatively, use a large cast-iron griddle or ridged stovetop grill.) When oil is hot, add chops in one layer without crowding.
- Cook for about 4 minutes, until chops are nicely browned, then turn and cook for about 3 minutes more, until firm to the touch. Transfer to a warm platter.
- Put herb salad leaves in a shallow bowl and season lightly with salt. Toss leaves with half the dressing, just to coat. Place dressed salad on top of pork chops. Drizzle remaining dressing over the top, add shavings of pecorino cheese (if using), and serve.
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As Atik
[email protected]Delicious!
Deacon Joseph
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The pork chops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
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[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. The pork chops were flavorful and juicy and the sauce was perfect.
Chioma Onyeso
[email protected]I made this recipe with chicken breasts instead of pork chops and it was still delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful without being overpowering.
Marcus Burrows
[email protected]This is a really great recipe. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Azmat Babu
[email protected]I've tried many pork chop recipes but this one is by far the best. The pork chops are always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing.
Josh Coey
[email protected]Yummm!
Tahir Gee
[email protected]This is the perfect recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pork chops are cooked in no time and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.
Darrius Dickerson
[email protected]I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it. He said it was the best pork chop he had ever had.
Sajan Basnet
[email protected]So good!
Roberto Hernandez
[email protected]Pork chops are one of my favorite cuts of meat, and this recipe is one of the best ways I've found to cook them. They're always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.
Shamim Nangonzi
[email protected]My family loved this recipe. The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Juanita Pazdelao
[email protected]This recipes needs more sauce.
Pakistan Gaming
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out perfectly. They were cooked evenly and the sauce was flavorful without being overpowering.
Charles Chidubem
[email protected]Easy and delicious! I will definitely make this again.
Blutut Blaze
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement.
Vip Hacker
[email protected]This is my new favorite pork chop recipe. The pork chops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Akash Mirdha
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how tender and flavorful the pork chops were.
Kabita Acharya
[email protected]Pork chops were juicy and flavorful. Even my picky kids loved them.
Rejan Poudel
[email protected]These pork chops were amazing! So tender and juicy, and the flavor was out of this world. I will definitely be making these again and again.