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 have used your recipe twice in December and will be making them again tonight. Fantastic result each time! I had given up on pork chops but this recipe has caused me to put them back in the rotation! THANK YOU!
This was awesome – quick and to the point…and most importantly, fantastic tasting!
I purchased some thick cut pork chops at my local Publix, and was doing a quick recipe search on the web, to try something different, when I came across your recipe.
Pork Chops came out so flavorful.
More like a Veal Chop than run of the mill pork chops.
My variation:
Pork chops 2” cut bone in
Olive Oil both sides of Chops
Fresh Ground Sea Salt
Fresh Ground Pepper
Longhorn Steakhouse Grill Seasoning ®️
Fresh Ground Spice Islands – Rosemary & Garlic Blend®️
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Seared in my Cuisinart Griddler®️for 3 minutes, and flipped chops to sear,and crisp the fat on outside of the chop.
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Baked in oven @ 400 for 17 minutes
Rested chop for 5 minutes after removing from oven, (your recommendation, which was perfect!) allowing the juices and spices to settle prior to serving.
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Served with my Nawlins Style Red Beans & Rice recipie
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Paired with a 2013 Chateau Saint Jean Chardonnay®️. which is my preference, but a semi-dry Riesling also works well with this meal.
Thanks again for Your recipe, which made this meal a winner!
Paolo Nadeau
Saint Petersburg, FL
I purchased some thick cut pork chops at my local Publix, and was doing a quick recipe search on the web, to try something different, when I came across your recipe.
Pork Chops came out so flavorful.
More like a Veal Chop than run of the mill pork chops.
My variation:
Pork chops 2” cut bone in
Olive Oil both sides of Chops
Ground Sea Salt
Ground Pepper
Longhorn Steakhouse Grill Seasoning
Fresh Ground Spice Islands Rosemary & Garlic Blend
*************************************************************
Seared in my Cuisinart Griddler for 3 minutes, and flipped chops to sear,and crisp the fat on outside of the chop.
**************************************************************
Baked in oven @ 400 for 17 minutes
Rested chop for 5 minutes after removing from oven, (your recommendation, which was perfect!) allowing the juices and spices to settle prior to serving.
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Served with my Nawlins Style Red Beans & Rice
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Paired with a 2013 Chateau Saint Jean Chardonnay, which is my preference, but a semi-dry Riesling also works well with this meal.
Thanks again for Your recipe, which made this meal a winner!
Paolo Nadeau
Saint Petersburg, FL
Just made these tonight and ohh so juicy!!! Recipe from my mobile. My daughter is not a meatasaurus and we loved this recipe. So good we WANTED to burn our mouths to eat more. Haha
Sustitute olive oil by BBQ sauce and its greeeeaaaaaaat!!!!
I made this tonight and loved it. So simple. I can’t wait to try some of the other ideas given like brining.
I had given up on cooking a good pork chop – mine always came out bland, dry and tough as shoe leather. But I gave this recipe a try and I’m so glad I did. I would almost prefer the chop that I had tonight over a steak. And I love steak. Thank you for a wonderful recipe!
My go to recipe for thick chops time & time again. My 9 year old begs me to make these. Thanks!
Thanks for your help! this was an easy to follow recipe for the pork chop challenged like myself 🙂