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Pork chops in a frying pan

Pan-Fried Pork Chops

A super popular, quick meat dish! Pork chops are one of the fastest, easiest ways to get meat on the table. We make them pretty often — they take almost no time, and they feed the whole family something hearty and delicious.

Julia M.

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Pork

500

Salt

Dry spices

Flour

Vegetable oil (for frying)

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 34 % 15 g

Fats 55 % 24 g

Carbohydrates 11 % 5 g

296 kcal

GI: 0 / 0 / 100

Cooking method

Step 1:

Take fresh meat and let it come up to room temperature. Using a sharp knife, cut the pork into serving-size pieces.
Step 2:

Cover the pieces with plastic wrap and pound them lightly with a meat mallet. The wrap keeps you from tearing the muscle fibers as you pound and stops the juices from spattering everywhere.
Step 3:

Season the pounded meat with salt and spices, rubbing them in with your hands. Let it sit for about 20 minutes.
Step 4:

Just before frying, put a little flour on a flat plate and dredge each piece of meat in it.
Step 5:

Heat the skillet until it's very hot and add a little vegetable oil. Lay the meat in the pan with space between the pieces so they don't touch — fry just 2–3 chops at a time. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 6:

Flip the chops and fry the other side for another 2–3 minutes. Then take the pan off the heat and cover it with a lid. Let the chops rest for 10–15 minutes so the juices redistribute through the meat. Juicy, delicious chops — done! Serve them with roasted potatoes and roasted or fresh vegetables. Enjoy!

For chops, it's best to use meat that has never been frozen — chops made from thawed pork come out dry, since a lot of the juice runs off as it defrosts. You don't have to stick to pork, either: beef or poultry work too, though those are much easier to overcook and can turn out tough and bland. Pork with a little marbling of fat is ideal — as it fries, the fat melts and keeps the meat juicy and tender. Pork chops go with absolutely any side, and they're great on their own, too. Dress them up with a sauce if you like — a garlic sauce, for instance.