Juicy thick cut pork chops are simple to prepare and the result can rival any traditional beef steak. Learn how to make the perfect thick cut pork chops with this simple method.
Juicy thick cut pork chops are simple to prepare and the result can rival any traditional beef steak. I’m not even kidding! And they are way cheaper to buy too. I call them my secret weapon when it comes to feeding a crowd on a special occasion.
Making a perfect pork chop is completely easy. If you haven’t had a thick cut pork chop before, well, prepare to fall in love with pork chops. Those thin, flimsy chops you see all over the grocery store dry out easily and lack the complete flavor pork chops have to offer.
You can buy a thick cut chop at almost any grocery, but you’ll probably have to ask for it. Just head on over to the meat counter and ask for a 1 1/2 to 2 inch thick cut pork chop. If you’ve got a good butcher, they will probably smile at your request. Keeping the bone-in helps retain both flavor and moisture, and cutting it thick practically ensures a juicy result.
Have a smoker? I also have a post detailing How to Smoke A Thick Cut Pork Chop that you should check out. Smokers are an amazing way to cook almost any meat. If you don’t already have a smoker, you should seriously consider getting one.
Watch the video below where we will walk you through every step of the recipe with a video demonstration.
I’ve made these several times now…EXCELLENT!!!
The pork chops were excellent, very tasty tender
Delicious,followed instructions to the T. The meat is awesome. Best I’ve ever had. Done these several times since every time…… PERFECT. Thank you
I followed exactly! They were best pork chops I ever made!
Used my temperature probe for them while in oven.
Will make again!
For newbie’s make sure to not burn your fingers. I pulled from oven hot skillet laid on counter and forgot and held handle and burned my fingers awful it hurts.
So sorry Colette, I’ve done that too, now when I take a hot pan from the oven I leave a oven mitt inside the handle to remind me that it’s hot
Wow, all this time I’ve been over cooking my pork chops. They always come out dry and hard. Follow this recipe and I couldn’t believe it. They were excellent husband was loving them. I didn’t think that thicker pork chops would cook all the way through if you cooked them this fast but Yep, they came out bomb Diggity. Thank you.
Best pork chop I’ve had in a long time! Took me back to the flavors from my childhood!
Just made this. You were so right about the flavor of the thick vs the thin. These chops had no bones but still delicious! I probably should have rubbed some olive oil into my cast iron pan because some of the crust got left there. Nevertheless, I will cook this again. Thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you… for the simple ingredient recipe. I’m tired of getting directions with 30 different seasonings that I have never purchased.
I have used this recipe for 2” thick chops over and over and it never fails!!
Perfect. Cooked exactly to recipe. 1” pork chops. Juicy and tender and so easy.