How to Cook a Thick Cut Pork Chop Perfectly – The Best Keto Recipes

Recipe for cooking thick pork chops

Video Recipe for cooking thick pork chops

Learn exactly how to cook a thickly cut pork chop so it’s perfectly tender and juicy!

When you get pork chops, what kind do you usually buy? I used to buy packages of pork chops quite thin with bone like the ones I used in this recipe for pork chops with mushroom cream sauce. They cook quickly (sometimes maybe a little too quickly), and leftovers make great sandwiches.

When I started ordering my meat from ButcherBox, I got a surprise! When I received my first pack of chops, they were huge, boneless, 2 inches thick, 8 oz. Chops!

If you’d like to try ButcherBox, feel free to use this link to get a $30 credit when you sign up (and I’ll get $30 off mine too).

I had

never cooked thick 2-inch pork chops, so I had to experiment a bit to make sure the center was cooked without burning or drying the edges. I’m excited to share my method so you don’t waste a single bite of these big, juicy, delicious pork chops!

Ingredients needed for the perfect pork chops

As always, you’ll find the full recipe below, just keep scrolling. Here’s a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need to make the best

thick-cut pork chops: Coarse-cut pork chops –

This recipe includes cooking time specifically for a 2-inch pork chop

Steak Marinade: I use Allegro, but you can use your favorite brand.
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

How are tender pork

chops cooked?

If you’ve ever tried cooking thick pork chops and were disappointed by dry, unflavored chops, this post is for you! You should follow these simple steps to get the BEST thick cut pork chops!

Marinate the pork chops in 1/3 cup of steak marinade and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Let the chops marinate for at least an hour, up to 24 hours.
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Remove the chops from the marinade and season well with salt and pepper on each side.
Heat a safe oven skillet over high heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. When the pan and oil are very hot, add the pork chop and sew 2 minutes on each side. After burning, place the entire pan with the chops in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, flip and bake another 5-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.

Tips for the best pork chops

Don’t skip the marinade. This gives the chops an amazing taste and helps to tenderize the meat.

Use an

oven-safe skillet, such as a good heavy-bottomed cast iron skillet

Do not seal for more than 2 minutes.
Use a meat thermometer, remove chops from the oven as soon as they reach 145 degrees F

Let the meat sit 5 minutes before cutting, this helps prevent all juices from escaping if you cut it too quickly.

What should I serve with pork chops?

These pork chops pair perfectly with almost any side dish! I served my pork chops with these roasted asparagus with cheese. It’s fast, easy, and naturally low carb! Here are some other great ideas: