Friday, June 17, 2016

GARLIC AND BROWN SIGAR PORK CHOPS

Cast Iron Skillet Garlic & Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Serves: 2 restaurant-sized servings

2 large thick-cut bone-in pork loin chops, 1 inch thick, (about 1 lb. each)
4 Tbl. butter
Rub Mix:
¼ cup dark brown sugar
½ tsp. Slap Ya Mama cajun seasoning
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. coarse ground black pepper
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. paprika

Preheat oven to 350º F.
In small to medium-sized bowl, mix rub ingredients well.
Pat rub mix onto each side of both chops.
In cast iron skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
Place chops into skillet and fry each side for 4 minutes each. (8 minutes total).
When side two is done, turn chops and pop into preheated oven.
Bake for 4 minutes. Turn chops, baste and bake for 4 more minutes.
Turn chops, baste and bake for 4 minutes more or until done in the center. (*Total cooking time, frying and baking, is about 20 minutes for super thick-cut chops. Bake less for thinner chops).
Remove chops to plates and let rest a few minutes before serving.

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