Tender buttery pork chops. For mouth watering flavor, rub them with a simple smokey seasoning then rest for 30 minutes. Once rested they cook up quickly and easily on the stove-top making them a perfect weeknight comfort food.
1tablespooncooking oil with a high smoke point such as grape seed oil
1tablespoonbutterunsalted
Instructions
In a small bowl blend the smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle mixture over both sides of the pork chops. Let the seasoned pork chops rest for 15-30 minutes.
When the chops have rested, heat the oil in a large cast iron or heavy bottomed skillet to medium-high heat. Use tongs to place the chops in the pan. Cook the chops until a golden seared crust has formed 3 minutes per side for medium – 5 minutes for well done. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the pork chops.
Place a ¼ of the butter on each pork chop, turn off the heat, and cover the pan loosely with a tent of aluminum foil (do not cover with a lid). After five minutes remove the pan from the heat and let the meat rest under the foil tent for at least 10 additional minutes before slicing or serving.