Easy and Juicy Thin Cut Pork Chops Recipe (no breading)

Juicy thin cut pork chops cooked in a black cast iron skillet .

Easy and Juicy Thin Cut Pork Chops Recipe (no breading)

This thin cut pork chops recipe is easy, yet flavorful and juicy! Whip these up for a quick weeknight dinner that the whole family can enjoy. These stovetop pork chops are ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword easy pork chop dinner recipe, how to cook thin pork chops, thin pork chops recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6

Total Time 11

Servings

Author Ivory

Equipment

Large Skillet

Ingredients

4 boneless thin cut pork chops (¼ inch to ½ inch thick)
2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon brown sugar

Instructions

Mix the seasonings: To a small bowl, add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar. Stir until well blended. Break up any clumps from the brown sugar. Set aside.
Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season the pork chops on both sides with the pork chop seasoning. Rub the seasoning into the pork chops.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Once the skillet is hot, add the pork chops to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side. Flip, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the other side until browned and has an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove the pork chops from the heat and place them on a plate to rest for 3 minutes. This allows the juices to distribute throughout the pork chops.
After 3 minutes, the pork chops are ready. Enjoy with your favorite sides!

Notes

Recipe Variations And Substitutions:

Change up the seasonings: Try these pork chops with my amazing brown sugar pork rub recipe.

Storage And Reheating Instructions:

Store leftovers in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 20 seconds at a time until warmed.

Pro Tips:

Don’t overcook the pork chops. Overcooking leads to dryness.
Let the pork chops rest for 3 minutes after cooking. This is so the juices can be distributed throughout the pork chops, making them juicy.
Cook time varies depending on the thickness of the pork chops you are using. I used pork chops that were ¼ inch thick.
Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the pork chops, otherwise you may not get a golden sear and the seasonings may stick to the pan.

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