Cook the pork chops on each side undisturbed for 5 minutes.This allows the cast-iron skillet to be heated through BEFORE you add pork chops, which creates a nice searing. Only then, add olive oil until it shimmers, and add the pork chops. Heat an empty large cast-iron skillet on medium heat for about 3 or 4 minutes. After the apples are cooked, start searing the pork chops! Then, while the pork chops reach room temperature, prepare and cook the apples. Tip: Season the pork chops, first, and set them aside. Take them out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking them. A cast-iron skillet is great for searing meats. I've cooked pork chops both in a stainless steel pan and in a cast-iron skillet, and the results are definitely better if you cook them in a cast-iron skillet. It retains heat very well which helps get a nice sear on the pork chops while sealing the moisture inside. Use a meat thermometer for guidance.Ĭooking tips for juicy and moist pork chops Cook longer (depending on the thickness of your pork chops) until the pork chops are cooked through. Reduce the heat to medium, flip the pork chops over to the other side, and sear them on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add the pork chops, and sear them on one side for 5 minutes, without moving. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil - the oil should shimmer.
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