Description
Succulent texas roadhouse pork chops deliver a hearty meal straight from country kitchens. Flavorful marinades and expert grilling techniques promise a delicious dining experience you’ll savor with each tender bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 bone-in pork chops
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Cooking Liquids and Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Combine salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to create a robust seasoning blend for the pork chops.
- Preheat a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers with intense heat.
- Carefully place seasoned pork chops into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich, golden-brown crust for 4-5 minutes.
- Transfer pork chops to a temporary plate, preserving the flavorful pan drippings.
- Reduce skillet heat and introduce butter, creating a silky base for the sauce.
- Pour in chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard, whisking thoroughly to create a harmonious pan sauce.
- Gently return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the aromatic liquid.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, ensuring the pork reaches a perfect internal temperature of 145°F.
- Plate the succulent pork chops, generously drizzling the pan sauce over the top for maximum flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for achieving the perfect golden-brown crust and maximum flavor development.
- Pat pork chops dry before seasoning to ensure crispy exterior and better seasoning adherence.
- Choose bone-in pork chops for more moisture and richer taste compared to boneless cuts.
- For gluten-free version, replace Worcestershire sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain savory depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg