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Perfect Blackened Pork Chops

Make the perfect Blackened Pork Chops packed with cajun flavor and seared to perfection!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Food, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 209 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless pork chops
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Blackening Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Garlic Butter

  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Instructions
 

  • Heat a 12 inch skillet, preferably cast iron to medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet and tilt back and forth so it is completely coated.
  • In a small bowl combine all the spice ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle 1/2 of the seasoning mix on each side of the pork chops, make sure to completely cover.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. Note: The cooking time will vary greatly on the thickness.

  • OPTIONAL: When pork has reached the proper internal temp brush with garlic butter and serve.

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Notes

This recipe uses 4 4-ounce pork chops. If you are using 8-ounce pork chops, you will likely need to cook longer. For thick-cut pork chops, try this technique for perfectly cooked thick-cut pork chops.
This recipe makes 4 pork chops, and each one has 0.7 net carbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 (4-ounce) pork chopCalories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 1.5gProtein: 25.9gFat: 10.6gCholesterol: 86.7mgSodium: 148.8mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.2g
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