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Spiced Pork Chop

Perfect Pork Chops

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Description

Pork is delicious, can take on many flavors and is a great option for a large crowd. Although pork chops can be easy to overcook, get the cooking time right and you are golden.


Ingredients

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  • 6 thickly cut pork chops, bone-in or boneless
  • 3 tbsp. MarnaMaria Spiced Pork Rub
  • 8 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Then generously season with MarnaMaria Spiced Pork Rub. Let marinate in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for at least an hour and up to 72 hours. Then, let sit at room temperature for one hour before cooking.
  2. When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 375ºF. On the stove, heat a cast iron pan over high heat for about five minutes.
  3. Add two tbsp. vegetable oil to the pan allow to heat, about 30 seconds.
  4. Sear chops in two batches, about two minutes per side, adding more vegetable oil as needed. Chops should have a golden crust but should not be cooked through.
  5. Remove and place on a prepared baking sheet as you cook the second batch of chops.
  6. When all chops are seared, place in the oven and let cook for 25-35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 135ºF. (You can cook chops up to 140ºF for more doneness but after 140ºF chops will become tough and dry.)
  7. Remove from oven and let rest, covered, for five minutes.  
  8. Serve hot!