My Special Pork Chops

Juicy, flavorful, and irresistibly tender, My Special Pork Chops are the ultimate crowd-pleasing dinner centerpiece. These bone-in pork chops are seasoned with a bold blend of smoked paprika, ground cumin, fresh thyme, and garlic, then pan-seared to golden perfection before being oven-baked for a juicy finish. A luscious honey-butter sauce, infused with savory chicken broth and pan drippings, adds a touch of sweetness and depth, taking the flavor to new heights. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-skillet wonder is the perfect choice for easy weeknight meals or elegant dinner gatherings. Serve them with your favorite sides to soak up every drop of that mouthwatering sauce!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1

Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and set them aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic, thyme leaves, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture evenly onto both sides of the pork chops. Let them rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to marinate.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Add the pork chops to the heated skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove pork chops from the skillet and set aside.

Step 7

Turn the heat to medium and deglaze the pan by adding chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.

Step 8

Stir in honey and let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes. Add unsalted butter and whisk until melted into the sauce.

Step 9

Return the pork chops to the skillet, spoon some of the sauce over the top, and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.

Step 10

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 145°F (63°C).

Step 11

Remove the skillet from the oven, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Serve the pork chops with sauce drizzled over the top and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	903.4 grams (903.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2408

Total Fat 164.90g	211%
Saturated Fat 58.50g	293%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 606mg	202%
Sodium 2847mg	124%
Total Carbohydrate 25.30g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2.20g	8%
Total Sugars 17.50g
Protein 194.10g	388%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 158mg	12%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 2713mg	58%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.8%

Protein: 32.9%

Carbs: 4.3%