Medium Rare Cooked Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the pork chops to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are nicely browned.
- If using a grill, place the pork chops on the grill grates and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the pork chops to a baking dish and place them in the oven.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 135-140°F (57-60°C) for medium-rare doneness.
- Remove the pork chops from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
The cooking time and temperature may vary based on the thickness of the pork chops, so it is important to use a meat thermometer to ensure that they are cooked to a medium-rare level of doneness.