Heavenly Pan Fried Pork Chops

You really don't need any breading to make great Heavenly Pan Fried Pork Chops. When you try these Fried Pork Chops, you will become a fan. These are great served with mashed potatoes and fresh veggies.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops cut 1/2 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. Trim fat from chops; pat dry.
2. Combine seasonings; coat chops with seasoning mixture on both sides.
3. Heat butter over high heat just until it starts to brown.
4. Put chops in pan; reduce heat to medium.
5. Fry on both sides until browned and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Notes

To get that beautiful mahogany brown color, deglaze the skillet with about 1/4 cup hot water just before the pork chops are done, turning the pork chops over during the process.

This recipe is easily doubled or tripled. If you use thicker pork chops, your cooking time will increase.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (44%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 697mg (30%) Potassium 540mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (1%) Vitamin A 1141IU (23%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Attribution

Photo credit: (c) Can Stock Photo / furofelix