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Two thick, glazed bone-in pork chops resting in a stainless steel skillet with pan sauce, perfect for Pork Chops Recipes Meal Prep.

Pork Chops Recipes Meal Prep That Actually Tastes Great

This recipe provides a simple way to cook juicy pork chops perfect for meal prepping. The seasoning mixture creates good flavor for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 chops
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 324
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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
Pork Chops
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 thick cut boneless pork chops

Equipment

  • Stainless Steel Pots and Pans
  • Color Cutting Boards
  • Measuring Cups Spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the 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 helps them cook through quickly without the glaze burning. Aim for chops that are about 3/4-inch thick.

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