Texas Roadhouse Pork Chop
Savor the flavors of perfectly seared pork chops with a rich, buttery glaze in this simple yet sensational recipe that embodies comfort and satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork Chops: Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, and brown sugar.
- Sear for Perfection: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and carefully sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Baste with Butter: Reduce heat to medium, add unsalted butter to the skillet, and baste the chops with melted butter for 1-2 minutes.
- Deglaze the Skillet: Deglaze the pan with apple cider vinegar and simmer, spooning pan juices over the pork chops.
- Rest & Serve: Remove chops from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider marinating overnight for extra flavor. Serve with sides like creamy mashed potatoes or a fresh garden salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg