“How do I cook a large pork chop?” is a common question asked by many food lovers. Pork chop is one of most loved dishes and you don’t need to go to a restaurant when you feel like having a perfectly prepared pork chop. To prepare pork chops at home, you would require pork chops, oil, rosemary leaves, seasoned salt and pepper. There are a couple of steps you would need to follow while cooking large pork chops at home.

Tips To Make Succulent Pork Chops

Step 1 – If the pork is in the deep freeze, it needs to be thawed. The packet of meat can be defrosted in the microwave or cold running water can be poured over it. Hot water should not be used as that can lead to the growth of bacteria.

Step 2 – To make crusty caramelized pork chops, it is important to use a heavy cast iron pan.

Step 3 – Heat the pan well and then add oil to it. Meanwhile, the pork chops have to be seasoned with salt and pepper.

Step 4 – Once the chops have been seasoned for a while, add them to the pan and let it cook for a couple of minutes.

Step 5 – It is important not to flip the chops early because it can then get stuck to the pan and the chops may lose the caramelized crispiness. Therefore once the edges start to come up then only the chops should be turned over with the help of a spatula or tongs.

Step 6 – Just before turning over the chops to allow it to cook on the other side, you need to rub rosemary leaves between your palms over the pan. The leaves would fall over the meat and add more flavor to the chops.

Step 7 – Once the chops are flipped, they need to be cooked in the same manner on the other side too. Once done you can transfer the chops to a plate.

Step 8 – To make a little gravy, water, wine or broth needs to be added to the pan and the remaining brown bits have to scrapped and mixed with the liquid. Add a little butter to the liquid mixture and coat the pork chops in this mix to give it a succulent taste.  

Pork chop is one recipe that can be made at home quite easily and conveniently. By following the tips mentioned above and with a little effort you can always surprise your family members and guests with crispy and mouthwatering pork chops.
 

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