Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon paprika (or smoked paprika)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 pork chops ((1/2 to 1 inch thick, 6-8 oz each))
  • Cooking spray ((I use avocado oil spray))

Instruction

  • If your chops are around 1 inch thick, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Rub the mixture on both sides of the pork chops.
  • When your oven has reached 400 degrees, sear the chops: Heat a large, oven-safe, heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat for about 3 minutes. Spray it with cooking spray. Add the pork chops. Sear the chops for 2 minutes per side, without moving them, until well-browned, even charred in spots.
  • If your chops are 1/2-inch thick, they should be ready now (check with a thermometer - their internal temperature should reach 145 degrees F). Transfer them to a platter, loosely cover them with foil, and allow them to rest for 3 minutes before serving.
  • If your pork chops are 3/4 to 1 inch thick, place them in the oven and bake to a slightly rosy internal temperature of 145 degrees F. This should take between 8 and 10 minutes, depending on your oven and on the thickness of the chops.
  • Transfer the chops to a platter, tent them with foil, and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.