Looking to create a restaurant-quality meal at home? Try pan grilled steakhouse pork chops. This recipe is easy to follow and produces juicy, flavorful pork chops every time.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
These chops are perfect for any night of the week! Pork is a great source of lean protein, and when grilled properly, it's tender and juicy.
All you need are some pork chops, olive oil, salt, pepper, and your favorite seasoning blend. You will have steakhouse quality pork chops on the table in less than 30 minutes!
Plus, it's perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick and satisfying dinner option with a side of Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese or our Watermelon Fruit Salad!
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Pan Grilled Pork Chops Ingredients
- Pork chops - Boneless pork loin chops.
- Vegetable oil
- Steakhouse seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper, ground
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Steakhouse Style Pork Chops
Coat the pork chops in the oil and seasonings, then pan grill them over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes per side. Dinner will be ready in no time!
Season The Pork Chops
- Coat the pork chops with oil and your sprinkle on your favorite steak seasoning blend.
Sear And Pan Grill
- Add the vegetable oil to a cast iron skillet and heat on medium high until hot.
- Add the pork chops and sear about 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove from heat, and let rest for 5 minutes to let the juices in the pork chops redistribute. Serve while hot.
Serving Suggestions
These savory pan grilled pork chops wonderful topped with our Pineapple Cilantro Salsa. If you need a side vegetable, consider Instant Pot Corn on the Cob, or our Roasted Rainbow Carrots, the parsley and lemon zest really complement the pork chops.
Our recipe for Citrus Herb Roasted Yukon Golds, Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes, or Red Hot & Blue Potato Salad offers a great side also.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions
We used more expensive boneless pork chops, but you can buy a less expensive combo pack of pork chops that are bone in. Follow the same instructions.
Variations
A few variations are using Soy Sauce or Worcester Sauce during the grilling step. Just sprinkle a little of either on the meat and flip to brown on your skillet. You can also grill these on an outdoor grill and brush them with your favorite barbecue sauce.
Equipment
Cast Iron fires up really hot, enough to give a good brown sear to pan grilled steaks, chicken or chops. The heat and browning is more even also.
Tips For Success
- Be sure to get your skillet really hot, then add the oil, wait a few minutes, and add the raw meat. This technique will give you the best browning and pan grilling.
- Season your pork chops and set in the refrigerator to let the seasonings mingle for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pan Grilled Steakhouse Pork Chops
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- 3 tablespoon vegetable oil (1 tablespoon to coat, 1 tablespoon for each side when grilling)
- 2 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning blend
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the pork chops my brushing in 1 tablespoon of the oil. Sprinkle with the garlic & herb seasoning blend, salt, and pepper. Either chill for 30 minutes to let flavors penetrate, or cook immediately.4 pork chops, 3 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning blend, salt, pepper
- Set the cast iron skillet on the burner at medium hot. Add 1 tablespoon oil. When hot, add the pork chops and cook 5 minutes.
- Turn pork chops over with the last 1 tablespoon of oil. Cook on this second side for another 5 minutes. If you like them cooked a little more, add one more minute to each side.
- Remove from heat and platter. Let rest about 5 minutes and then serve.
Notes
- Be sure to get your skillet really hot, then add the oil, wait a few minutes, and add the raw meat. This technique will give you the best browning and pan grilling.
- Season your pork chops ahead of time and set in the refrigerator to let the seasonings mingle for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
Ducklady says
Well, this sounds delicious and easy. Guess what's for dinner in our house tonight?
Kelly Bloom says
Yes, this is one of my go to dinners when I am in a time crunch.