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How To Cook Pork Chops On The Stove. I'm showing you a delicious and super easy brine recipe and how to pan fry your pork chops.
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How to Pan Fry Pork Chops

Minimum time to brine is 3 to 4 hours. For best results, leave in brine overnight.
Prep Time4 hours
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pork, pork chops
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • gallon sized zip top bag
  • Cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • 1 tablespoon chili flakes or hot pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 small onion peeled and sliced
  • 2 bone-in or boneless pork chops
  • olive oil
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Brine the pork chops. Place ingredients in a gallon zip-top bag and stir to dissolve the salt and sugar. Carefully add the pork chops and seal the bag. For best results, lay the bag flat in your refrigerator on a plate or in a large dish, and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, or up 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Allow them to come to room temperature before cooking if you can.
  • Add a little oil to your cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, until hot and just beginning to smoke. Carefully add the pork chops and let sit undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the butter to the skillet and flip the pork chops. Let the other side sit for a few minutes as well.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Continue to cook for 6 to 8 minutes more, flipping the pork chops every few minutes, until they register 145°F in the thickest part. Remove from the heat and let rest for a few minutes. Serve and enjoy!