Pan Fried Boneless Pork Chops

5 from 21 votes

Upgrade your dinner game with juicy and flavorful pan-seared boneless pork chops.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings Pork Chops

Calories 321kcal

Remove your pork chops from the fridge and let them rest at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes before getting started. This will help ensure even cooking of the pork chops.
4 boneless pork loin chops
If using thick pork chops (larger than ½ inch thick) preheat oven to 350°F
Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel
Sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper and garlic powder
¼ teaspoon coarse salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium to medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add the pork chops and cook for 3-5 minutes until nicely browned. Flip and sear other side.
2 tablespoons olive oil
Place cast iron skillet with pork chops in the preheated oven for 5-10 minutes until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F
To finish the pork chops, remove them from the pan and place a small pat of butter on each chop along with sprigs of fresh thyme. Lightly cover with foil and let rest for at least 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can make a quick sauce by allowing the pan to cool slightly after removing the pork chops, then adding butter and fresh thyme. Swirl until melted, then pour the sauce over the pork chops before serving.
2 tablespoons butter, 4 sprigs fresh thyme

- Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your pork chops. For chops that are ½ inch thick, they should not need oven time to finish cooking. Usually, the pan searing is enough time to cook through.

- Make certain your pan is hot, but not smoking before adding the chops. Once added, avoid the temptation to move the chops. You want to develop a nice sear and if you move the chops around, you won't get that great color.

- Cook the pork chops for 3-5 minutes before flipping. The time will vary depending on your stove and pan. You can peek under one chop to determine when to flip.

- Use a digital thermometer to determine when your pork is cooked. You want an internal temperature of 145°F.

Seasoning Variations

See chart above recipe card for suggested cooking times for different thickness of pork chops.