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A sizzling pork chop seasoned with Cajun spices on a hot grill
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Cajun Spiced Pork Chops

Four pork chops with cajun spiced flavorings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pork chops 1 inch thick, about 8 oz each, bone-in unless boneless is specified
  • 2 tablespoons salt-free Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Method
 

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
  2. Coat each pork chop with Cajun seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the pork chops to the skillet.
  5. Cook for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Before removing the chops from heat, check the thickest part away from bone reaches 145°F with an instant-read thermometer; continue cooking gently if needed. Cooking times are estimates.
  7. Remove from heat and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Equipment: 12-inch skillet, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one 4th of the recipe.
For chops thinner than 1 inch, begin checking several minutes earlier. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat to 165°F.