Thick-cut bone-in pork chops brined in apple cider, seared in cast iron until the crust is deep mahogany, and finished in butter with thyme and garlic. Pork done properly stays juicy.

Pan-seared Pork Chops

Stephanie Sharpe

@steph

2 months ago

Thick-cut bone-in pork chops brined in apple cider, seared in cast iron until the crust is deep mahogany, and finished in butter with thyme and garlic. Pork done properly stays juicy.

Recipe

Ingredients

·4 thick-cut bone-in pork chops

·Apple cider brine: cider, salt, sugar, peppercorns, thyme

·Salt and pepper

·2 tbsp oil, 3 tbsp butter

·4 cloves garlic crushed, fresh thyme

Instructions

1.Brine chops in apple cider mixture 4-8 hours.

2.Pat completely dry. Season with salt and pepper.

3.Sear in hot oil in cast iron 4-5 minutes without moving.

4.Flip, add butter, garlic, and thyme.

5.Baste continuously for 3-4 more minutes.

6.Rest on a rack 5 minutes. The carry-over is important for pork.

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