Juicy Thin Cut Pork Chops – Pork Chop Recipes
Sometimes dinner sneaks up on me, and I'm left staring into the fridge like it's going to whisper the answer. That's when I thank my lucky stars for these juicy thin cut pork chops. They're quick, reliable, and way tastier than they have any right to be on a Tuesday night.
Pork chops get a bad rap for being dry, but let’s be honest, that’s usually because someone (possibly me once or twice) left them in the pan too long. With this recipe, you get pork that's tender enough to cut with a fork and flavorful enough to make you forget you almost ordered takeout.
What I love most is how flexible they are. Whether you're into easy pork recipes for weeknights, looking through recipes for pork chops for the weekend, or just browsing pork recipes that feel quick but not boring, these chops deliver. They even fit into quick pork chop recipes lists and keto pork chop recipes for when I’m pretending to be a low-carb saint. In short, if you’ve been hunting for pork chop recipes worth keeping, this one’s a keeper.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 thin cut pork chops, bone-in or boneless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
- Mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub pork chops with olive oil, then season with the spice mixture.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add butter.
- Cook pork chops for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temp reaches 145°F.
- Let rest for 3 minutes before serving.