Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Take the pork chops out of the refrigerator and season both sides with salt. Let them rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the flour, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Pat the chops dry with paper towels, then rub the spice mixture all over.
- Heat the oil in a skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot and shimmery, add the pork. Cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Flip the pork. If the chops have a fat edge, use tongs to hold them upright until the fat sizzles and browns, about 30 seconds.
- Reduce the heat to low, then cover the skillet. Cook for 6 to 12 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chop reads 145°F. Start checking for doneness at 5 minutes, then every 2 minutes after.
- Transfer the pork chops to a plate, then loosely cover them with aluminum foil. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high in the same skillet, then add the chicken stock, vinegar, and honey. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any stuck bits. Taste, then adjust with additional salt, vinegar, or honey.
- Slide the skillet off the heat, wait until the sauce stops simmering, then swirl in the butter.
- Return the pork chops to the pan and spoon the sauce over them. Or slice the chops and toss the slices in the sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Notes
You can use thinner or thicker pork chops. Thinner chops cook faster. Bone-in chops are also a good option and may add a minute or two to the cooking time. If you skip the flour in the spice rub, the crust won't be as even, but the flavor will still be great. For a variation, add sliced onions, apples, and fresh thyme to the skillet after removing the pork chops, cook until softened, then add the stock, vinegar, and honey for an onion-apple pan sauce.