Perfect Blackened Pork Chops
Make the perfect Blackened Pork Chops packed with cajun flavor and seared to perfection!
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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 chop | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.5g | Protein: 25.9g | Fat: 10.6g | Cholesterol: 86.7mg | Sodium: 148.8mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 0.2g
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 209kcal