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Juicy Skillet Pork Chops

These juicy skillet pork chops are packed with flavor and remain tender and moist, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal any night of the week.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Chops
  • 4 pieces pork chops, about 6 ounces each, 1-inch thick
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the pork chops with salt and let them come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
  3. Pat the pork chops dry and rub the spice mixture all over them.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the pork for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  2. Flip the pork and hold upright if needed to brown the fat edge.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 6-12 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
  4. Transfer to a plate and let rest covered with foil for 5 minutes.
  5. To make the pan sauce, increase heat to medium-high, add chicken stock, vinegar, and honey. Simmer and reduce by half while scraping the pan.
  6. Remove from heat and swirl in butter.
  7. Return pork chops to pan, spoon sauce over them, or slice chops and toss in the sauce. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

Let the pork chops rest after cooking to keep them juicy. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness to avoid undercooking or overcooking. Feel free to adjust the spices in the rub according to your taste. For extra flavor, marinate the pork chops for a few hours before cooking.