Blackened Pork Chops Recipe

🧂 Ingredients

• 4 Thick Cut Pork Chops

  (at least 2 inches thick)
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Paprika
• 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tbsp Onion Powder
• 1 tbsp Thyme
• 1 tbsp Oregano
• 2 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Instructions

• 1 Preheat the oven to 375 F.
• 2 Remove the pork chops from the packaging and pat them dry. Lightly oil them on
  all sides.
• 3 In a bowl, combine all of the spices to make the blackening seasoning and mix
  well.
• 4 Evenly coat each pork chop on all sides and press down so the seasoning adheres.
  Repeat on the additional pork chops until they are all thoroughly seasoned.
• 5 Preheat a large cast iron skillet on the stove over medium-high heat.
• 6 Add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil to the pan so it is coated. Place each
  pork chops down into the pan and press it over the top for a nice even sear.
• 7 Sear the first side for 3 minutes or when it easily comes up and releases from
  the pan. Flip each pork chop over, and then remove the pan from the heat.
• 8 Immediately transfer the hot skillet into the preheated oven to finish cooking,
  about 8-10 additional minutes or until the pork chops reach an internal
  temperature of 140-145 F.
• 9 Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the pork chops to another plate to
  rest (so they do not continue to overcook in the skillet). Rest them 5 minutes
  before slicing and serving.
• 10 Serve with the Cajun cream sauce if desired and pair with your favorite sides.

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