Best Ever Pork Chops

Best Ever Pork Chops

I wouldn't normally make such grandiose claims about a recipe I've written, however, I served these to a friend the other day.  She exclaimed, "Sharron, I don't know how you made these pork chops, but they are the best pork chops I've ever had in my life!"

...and they are so easy!  This is one of those recipes that doesn't make a person feel like they are on a special or restricted diet at all.  "IC diet?  What's that?"  That's what it feels like when I can have food like this!

Best Ever Pork Chops
Serves 4

Pre-heat the oven to 450F.  Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.  Season one side of each of the four pork chops with 

Adobo seasoning without pepper
Sea salt

Turn the chops over and season the other side as above.  Additionally,
Italian Seasonings (herb blend) may be sprinkled lightly over the chops (not pictured.)  Cover the pork chops with paper towels, if desired.  Allow the chops to rest, seasoned, at room temperature for 20 to 40 minutes.  This is very important.  If this step is skipped, but chops will not be as tender and juicy.

Remove the paper towels, if used, and place the pan in the center of the hot oven.  Bake the pork chops at 450F for 10 to 35 minutes, depending upon size and thickness of the chops.  If using a meat thermometer, the meat should register at 170F.  If not, the meat should be firm to the touch and have golden brown edges.  (A good read on the subject of doneness for pork is this short article.)  Allow the meat to rest a few minutes on the pan before serving.

Enjoy!