Description
Sizzling Texas Roadhouse Pork Chops bring serious flavor straight from your skillet to your dinner table. Tender, juicy meat seasoned with a perfect blend of spices guarantees a mouthwatering meal that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 pork chops
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cooking Liquid:
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Combine 1 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and ½ tsp cayenne pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Use paper towels to thoroughly dry your 2 pork chops, removing all excess moisture.
- Massage the entire spice blend into both sides of the pork chops, pressing firmly to help seasonings adhere.
- Pour ½ cup vegetable oil into a large cast-iron skillet and heat to medium-high until oil becomes shiny and rippling.
- Gently place seasoned pork chops into the skillet, allowing them to sear for exactly 4-5 minutes without moving.
- Turn pork chops carefully and cook the opposite side for 3-4 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Transfer chops to a cutting board and allow them to rest for 3-5 minutes, letting juices redistribute throughout the meat.
- For extra richness, spoon hot pan drippings over the pork chops just before serving.
Notes
- Always use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature and avoid overcooking, which makes pork tough and dry.
- Let pork chops sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and more consistent results.
- Cast-iron skillet creates the best sear and locks in juices, but a heavy stainless steel pan works well as an alternative.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm all spices are certified gluten-free and double-check seasoning ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-9 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 1043 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 2422 mg
- Fat: 114 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 75 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg