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Pan Seared Berkshire Pork Chops

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 845
This simple one pan porterhouse pork chop recipe always results in meat that is juicy inside and crisp on the outside.
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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ pounds Berkshire porterhouse pork chops
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons high smoke point oil or fat like ghee or avocado oil
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons butter or ghee

Instructions

  • Remove pork chops from refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 275°F. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
  • In oven-safe skillet, heat oil or fat over high heat. Transfer seasoned pork chops to pan and cook 3 to 5 minutes for good sear.
  • Add the herbs, garlic, and butter. Flip chops and lower heat to medium-high. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes to sear bottom side.
  • Place pan in preheated oven and cook until meat registers 145°F with a meat thermometer. Remove pork chops to serving plates and spoon over liquid from the pan.

Notes

Rosemary has a much stronger flavor than thyme so I like using less of it. However, you can do more rosemary if you prefer.
Recommendations (see post for more information):
  • Use a fat or oil with a high smoke point. 
  • Bone-in chops have more flavor than boneless. 
  • Go for thicker cut. 
  • Don't move the meat while searing. 
  • Allow the chops to sit for a few minutes after cooking. 
  • Use a cast iron pan. 
  • Don't cook the meat right from the refrigerator. 
  • Remove the meat just prior to reaching 145°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 845 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 86g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 296mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 1480mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 421IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 0 g | % Carbs: 0 % | % Protein: 41.9 % | % Fat: 58.1 % | SmartPoints: 23
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