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 made these exactly as stated and they were the best pork chops I have ever made. So juicy and MOIST. Pork chops are so easy to over cook, but this method worked perfectly. My family raved about them. They were even great the next day too – still juicy!
This method is really fantastic. Thank you for sharing. I live in the southwest, or above sea level, so I always have to adjust for cooking time. I took the advice of a few other reviewers and added sage and balsamic vinegar. I think with 1 and 1/2 inch thick pork chops above sea level, you could cook them in the oven for 10 minutes, let them rest fot 15, and they would be absolutely perfect. I cooked mine for 14 minutes then took them out of the oven and left them to sit and they were not dry but the center was a bit. I’m going to experiment more but this is a fantastic method and I’m so glad I found it. Thank you for sharing.
Oven temperature?
Never mind I missed it! 400
Thank you. Have been trying to make chops that aren’t like shoe leather forever. Though my chops only about 1/2-3/4in thick I followed your prep, cooked them stovetop and still the most flavorful, moistest pork. Will use this method forever and may try thicker next time!
O.M.G. To be honest, I was in doubt. After making my last dry pork chop, I decided this is just not for me. But after trying your method, I must say this is the best pork chop I’ve had without it being cooked by my mother. So tender! Perfectly cooked! You will forever be my pork chop ‘Shero’!!!
I don’t have a cast iron grill pan to do have a cast iron skillet. Will that work and to I put any oil in the pan before starting?
Yes, that will work. No oil needed.
I bought very thick pork chops the.other day but wasn’t sure how I wanted to prepare them, then I came across your recipe. Seriously, these are the best pork chops I have ever had. They are simple to fix, moist, and so full of flavor. Thank you for sharing your recipe. It’s the only way I will make them from now on.
What if my chops are only ½” thick, do I sear for 1-2 minutes and maybe reduce oven time to 8-10 minutes?
Thin chops like that cook super fast and are notorious for drying out. Keep a close eye on them. 8-10 minutes might be too long.
Can I use a regular frying pan and a casserole dish for the oven…….
Yes. It isn’t the best option since the casserole dish will never get as hot as a pan, but it’ll work. You just won’t get as good of a crust and an even sear.
Fry them, and while the oven is heating up, put the casserole dish in it to get it hot, then transfer the chops, juicing, tidbits, etc into the hot dish.
Doing this tonite! I might have to keep mine in a little longer bcuz they r HUGE!!