Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 boneless pork chops (about 1” thick)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 20-25 cranks fresh-ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • olive oil

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, combine paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons olive oil and stir into a thin paste.
  • Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel, then coat them on all sides with the seasoning mixture.
  • Place a cast-iron skillet on the stovetop over high heat. When hot, drizzle in just enough olive oil to thinly coat the bottom. Add the pork chops, working in two batches if needed to avoid crowding. Cook for 2 minutes without moving the chops, then flip and cook for 2 minutes more on the other side. They should be golden brown and may have a few spots of charring - that’s good!
  • Transfer the skillet directly into the hot oven and bake for 7-10 minutes, just until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
  • Transfer pork chops to a cutting board or serving plate, tent with foil, and let rest for 3 minutes before serving. Enjoy!