Reverse Sear Pork Chops
These reverse sear pork chops are moist, tender, and juicy every time. By baking the chops first, then searing them, the meat gets a golden, crusty outside without drying out the meat on the inside.
I love making pork chops, especially when they have a nice, golden crust on the outside. My problem was trying to get that perfect exterior without drying out the interior. When I tried reverse searing, that problem went away! These chops are perfect every time!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- You'll only need 6 ingredients to make it.
- Pork chops are a budget-friendly and delicious meat.
- It's an easy recipe that even beginners can master easily.
- It's just plain delicious!
Top Tip
A cast iron skillet works best for searing these pork chops if you have it.
Ingredients
This simple recipe uses 6 ingredients, 5 of which are kitchen staples. You should only have to shop for the pork chops!
All the ingredients are listed here, but you can find the exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Bone-in pork chops
- Butter, melted
- Garlic, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
Reverse searing is an incrediblyeasy process that anyone can do. It really takes no skill, and the results are amazing.
The highlights are here, but you can find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.
1: Mix melted butter, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2: Coat the pork chops and bake in a low oven until the internal temperature reaches 110 degrees.
3: Heat oil over high heat and sear the chops on each side until golden.
Substitutions and Variations
- Season your pork chops with your favorite spices.
- This method works for chicken and beef as well as pork.
- Add some heat to your chops with a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can use any oil with a high smoke point.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Skillet
- Tongs
Storage
Refrigerator: Store in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Store in an air-tight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Reheat: Bring the chops to room temperature, then bake them at 300 degrees until heated through.
What to Serve with Reverse Sear Pork Chops
Pork chops have a mild flavor that makes them perfect with all kinds of dishes. Searing them in this way gives them even richer flavor, as well. Try them with:
- Garlic bread
- Rice
- Pasta
- Mashed potatoes
- Baked potatoes
- Roasted potatoes
- Your favorite vegetables
Tips:
- Use an oil with a high smoke point. It needs to be very hot to sear the chops.
- The pan is hot enough when the oil begins to smoke.
- Use a meat thermometer to bake your chops to just underdone. This keeps them from overcooking as they sear.
FAQ
Reverse searing is a process of slowly cooking meat to remain tender and juicy, then searing it to create a golden exterior. This process allows for a golden exterior without drying the interior.
Reverse seared chicken, pork, or beef should have a golden crust on the outside and a juicy inside.
It's important to remember that you won't fully cook your pork chops before reverse searing them. Instead, you'll cook them until they're just minutes from being done. The reverse searing will continue to cook them to perfection.
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Reversed Sear Pork Chops
Reverse sear pork chops are moist and tender on the inside and golden on the outside. This method makes tender, juicy chops every time!
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250ºF.
- Melt butter in a large bowl.
- Add garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Dredge each pork chop in the butter mixture and place them on a baking sheet with rack.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 110ºF.
- Remove pork chops from oven.
- Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over high heat.
- When oil begins to smoke, place pork chops in oil. Sear for 1 minute and flip.
- Sear for an additional minute on the other side.
- Remove from pan and allow excess oil to drip off.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 493Total Fat 36gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 18gCholesterol 162mgSodium 760mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 40g
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