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Four perfectly seared pork chops in a stainless steel skillet, glistening with pan juices and sprinkled with herbs.

Pork Chops Recipes Meal Prep That Actually Tastes Great

This recipe provides a simple and flavorful way to prepare pork chops for meal prep, ensuring they taste great even after a few days. It focuses on achieving juicy, well-seasoned chops with a quick cooking process.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Oven Finish Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 324
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
For the Pork Chops
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 thick cut boneless pork chops about 3/4-inch thick

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • small bowl
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Remove the pork chops from their package. Rub the seasoning mixture over all sides of each chop. The moisture from the meat will help the seasoning stick.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the pork chops. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
  4. If your pork chops are thicker than one inch, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 145ºF (63ºC). Cook longer if needed.
  5. Just before serving, dredge the chops through the thick sauce in the bottom of the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 29gFat: 16gSodium: 359mgFiber: 0.1g

Notes

This recipe is best with boneless pork chops that are about 3/4-inch thick. This thickness ensures they cook through quickly without the glaze burning.

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