Cast Iron Pork Chops
Cast Iron Pork Chops are cooked to perfection in a cast iron pan right on the stovetop. These bone in pork chops come out juicy and flavorful every time, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Servings:
Calories: 402kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops 1 inch thick
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Heat a 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in oil and swirl to cover the bottom of pan.
- Season pork chops on both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
- Cook one side for 2-3 minutes until brown and crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until brown and crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add the butter and thyme sprigs to the bottom of the pan. Tilt the pan to allow the butter to pool to one side. Spoon the butter over the pork chops for 3 minutes. Flip and butter the other side.
- Cook pork chops to 145℉ and remove from the pan, cover with foil and rest for 7-10 minutes.
- Drizzle any remaining butter over the pork chops before serving.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and are just an estimate of the ingredients used.
- Store any leftover pork chops in an air tight container or bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 1010mg | Potassium: 593mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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