Garlic Rosemary Reverse Sear Pork Chops
Garlic Rosemary Reverse Sear Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 250°F. If your pork chops are refrigerated, let them sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes while the oven preheats. Pat the pork chops dry thoroughly with paper towels.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 250
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Rub the herb and oil mixture evenly over all sides of each pork chop, ensuring they are well coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Place the seasoned pork chops on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet. This allows for even air circulation around the chops.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Transfer the baking sheet with the pork chops to the preheated oven. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until an internal thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chop reads 110-120°F for medium-rare, or 120-130°F for medium. Cooking time will vary based on thickness.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 250
- 6
Once the desired internal temperature is reached, remove the pork chops from the oven. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat until it is smoking hot. Add the unsalted butter to the skillet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Carefully place the pork chops in the hot skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, or until a deep golden-brown crust forms. You can also sear the edges for about 30 seconds each. The internal temperature should reach 140-145°F for medium-rare to medium.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and transfer them to a clean cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let them rest for 5-10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and juicy chop.
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly cooked garlic rosemary reverse sear pork chops.
⏱️ 1 min
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Garlic Rosemary Reverse Sear Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 250°F. If your pork chops are refrigerated, let them sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes while the oven preheats. Pat the pork chops dry thoroughly with paper towels.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 250 - 2
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Rub the herb and oil mixture evenly over all sides of each pork chop, ensuring they are well coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Place the seasoned pork chops on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet. This allows for even air circulation around the chops.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Transfer the baking sheet with the pork chops to the preheated oven. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until an internal thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chop reads 110-120°F for medium-rare, or 120-130°F for medium. Cooking time will vary based on thickness.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 250 - 6
Once the desired internal temperature is reached, remove the pork chops from the oven. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat until it is smoking hot. Add the unsalted butter to the skillet.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Carefully place the pork chops in the hot skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, or until a deep golden-brown crust forms. You can also sear the edges for about 30 seconds each. The internal temperature should reach 140-145°F for medium-rare to medium.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and transfer them to a clean cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let them rest for 5-10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and juicy chop.
⏱️ 10 min - 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly cooked garlic rosemary reverse sear pork chops.
⏱️ 1 min