Pork Chop Recipe
12oz bone-in pork chop, cooked to temp of choice, served with salad and your choice of side.
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Ingredients
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Pork Chop
Salad
Side Dish
Method
Pork Chop
- 1
Prepare the Pork Chop
Take the bone-in pork chop out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Cook the Pork Chop
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chop and sear for about 4-5 minutes on one side until browned.
- 4
Flip and Finish Cooking
Flip the pork chop and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until it reaches your desired internal temperature (145°F for medium rare).
- 5
Rest the Pork Chop
Remove the pork chop from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Salad
- 6
Prepare the Salad Ingredients
While the pork chop is cooking, wash and chop the mixed greens, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and peel and slice the cucumber.
- 7
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
- 8
Dress the Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Serve
- 9
Plate the Dish
Serve the rested pork chop alongside the salad and your choice of side dish.
