Ingredients
Equipment
Nutrition
Method
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides and set aside.Salt and Pepper, 6-7 ounce thick-cut pork chops
- Heat a large cast iron or heavy skillet over medium heat and add the butter.2 tablespoons Butter
- Sear the pork chops on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. When browned, transfer them to a plate and cover to keep warm. Reserve the drippings.
- Sauté the carrots and potatoes in the same skillet over medium heat in the reserved drippings until they soften, becoming lightly browned and slightly crisp on the outsides, about 3-5 minutes.3 medium Carrots, 3 medium Red Potatoes
- Add the creamy mushroom soup [1] to the skillet and stir it into the vegetables. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover with a lid. Cook the vegetables until they are fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes.1 can gluten-free Creamy Mushroom Soup
- Return the pork chops to the vegetable mixture, cover, and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the pork reads around 140°F (+/—a degree or two). Depending on the hotness of the mixture, this should only take about 6-8 minutes.
- Remove the skillet immediately from the heat and let stand, covered, for about 5 more minutes until the internal pork temperature in the thickest part of the meat increases (the pork will continue cooking) to 145-150°F (for medium-rare). [2]
- If desired, sprinkle the dish with fresh ground pepper and chopped parsley. Serve right away.Fresh ground pepper and chopped Parsley to garnish for serving
Kitchen Notes
Footnotes:
[1] Please note that you DO NOT add water.
[2] Today's pork is very lean, so it is essential not to overcook and follow the recommended cooking temperature. The previous belief that, when cooking all pork chops, you must cook them to 160°F until they are beige throughout has largely disappeared.
Before 2010, the USDA guidelines recommended that pork be thoroughly cooked to 160°F to eliminate all harmful bacteria, which resulted in a dry, tough texture. However, today's home cooks understand that a temperature of 145° to 155°F (medium-rare to medium) ensures maximum flavor and tender, juicy pork chop perfection.
To ensure your pork chops cook correctly, insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of the meat to check the temperature. After cooking, allow the pork chop to rest for five minutes before serving, as it will continue to cook slightly during this time. When slicing the pork chop, you should observe a mostly beige interior towards the outer edges, a hint of pale pink in the center, and a juicy texture.
Gfree Quick Tips: A Quick Pork Fact
The recommended temperature for pork doneness applies to all pork cuts except ground pork, which should cook to 160°F. So, whether you're grilling bone-in loin chops or oven-roasting pork tenderloin, 145° to 155°F is the perfect temperature to aim for.
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