Description
Succulent Texas Roadhouse Pork Chops bring sizzling southern flavor straight to your dinner table. Juicy, seasoned chops promise a mouthwatering meal that delivers restaurant-quality comfort right where you hunger for it most.
Ingredients
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Meat:
- 2 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
Instructions
- Craft a flavorful foundation by preheating the oven to a robust 400°F, ensuring a perfect cooking environment for succulent pork chops.
- Generously massage the pork chops with a harmonious blend of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt, creating a complex flavor profile.
- Ignite a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, introducing a splash of olive oil to create a sizzling surface for perfect searing.
- Carefully place the seasoned pork chops into the hot skillet, transforming their exterior into a golden-brown masterpiece by searing 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transition the skillet’s focus to crafting a luxurious honey mustard sauce by reducing heat and introducing garlic, honey, both mustard varieties, apple cider vinegar, and thyme.
- Stir the sauce constantly, allowing it to thicken and develop a rich, glossy consistency over 2-3 minutes.
- Enhance the sauce’s depth by incorporating butter and minced garlic, letting the aromatics dance and intensify for 1-2 minutes.
- Seamlessly transfer the skillet to the preheated oven, allowing the pork chops to continue cooking for 10-12 minutes until reaching a perfect internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove from the oven and grant the pork chops a critical resting period of 5 minutes, ensuring juicy and tender meat.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing with fresh parsley, transforming the dish into a visually appealing culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Ensure meat is at room temperature before cooking to guarantee even searing and prevent tough texture.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness, avoiding overcooking which can dry out the pork chops.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace regular mustards with gluten-free Dijon and whole grain mustard alternatives.
- Consider brining pork chops for 30 minutes beforehand to enhance moisture and tenderness, especially when using leaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 54g
- Cholesterol: 130mg