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Jessica also completed an MA in History from The University of Oregon in 2013. This article has been viewed 80,764 times. Thick pork chops are tender, juicy, and a challenge to bake. Because they’re so thick, you’ll need to carefully cook the centers without burning the outsides.
To simply cook thick pork chops, just sauté the sides on the stove until they’re brown. Transfer them to the oven and bake them as long as you prefer. For crispier, oven-fried pork chops, dredge the chops in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture before searing them on the stove. Set 4 thick-cut pork chops onto a cutting board or work surface. Sprinkle the pork chop with salt and pepper to taste.
Turn the pork chops over and sprinkle more salt and pepper on the other sides. Use bone-in or boneless pork chops that are at least 1. Heat a skillet over high heat. Set a large skillet that’s oven-safe on the stove.
Turn the heat to high and let it heat for 1 to 2 minutes before you begin cooking the pork chops. Sauté the pork chops for 2 minutes. Keep the heat on high and lower the thick pork chops into the skillet. Cook the chops for 2 minutes without moving them. They should brown on the bottom. Flip and cook the pork chops for 2 more minutes. Use tongs to flip each pork chop over.
Cook them for 2 more minutes so they become browned on the other side and then turn off the heat. Bake the thick pork chops for 15 minutes. Put the oven-safe skillet with the pork chops into the preheated oven. Bone-in pork chops may take about 5 more minutes to cook. If you prefer your pork chops well-cooked, bake them for 2 to 5 more minutes. Cover and rest the pork chops for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the skillet from the oven and cover the pork chops loosely with aluminum foil.
Let the pork chops rest so the juices redistribute and they finish cooking. Remove the foil and serve the pork chops immediately. Either slice the chops for your guests or set out steak knives. Serve the chops with mashed potatoes, green beans, or roasted vegetables.