Pan Grilled Pork Chops
Equipment
- cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 3 pounds center cut pork chops (thick cut), bone-in about 4 pork chops
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 3 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard for Whole30, one with no alcohol.
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- chimichurri sauce (see recipe link in notes), optional
Instructions
- Season both sides of the 4 pork chops with a mixture of salt and pepper. Then, stir in 1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil, mustard, juice of 1 lemon, and rosemary in a small bowl and spread on both sides of the 4 pork chops. Let marinate into a large ziploc bag for about 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
- If meat was refrigerated, let it come to room temp before cooking. Heat a large grill pan over high heat until sizzling hot, add 1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil (make sure to swirl the pan to coat it with oil), and place the pork chops inside in a single layer.
- Let cook for about 3 minutes on one side and turn to cook for about 3 minutes on the other side. Grill marks will appear! Turn the chops to position in a way to make checkboard grilled marks, reduce heat to medium, and let cook for 5 minutes.
- The part of the chops that are close to the bone should be placed standing up vertically to cook for about 30-60 seconds more, otherwise that area can be undercooked. If you insert a thermometer it should read 145 degrees F.
- Place cooked pork chops on a plate, squeeze the other lemon on top of the chops, and let rest for at least 3 minutes before serving, accompanied by chimichurri sauce or basil pesto. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- For the chimichurri sauce recipe, click here. If desired, serve with a good store-bought basil pesto instead.
- Side Suggestions: Steamed, baked, or roasted baby potatoes, Texas toast or a hard crusted bread and/or a fresh salad or steamed vegetables such as green beans or asparagus.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
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