Perfectly Roast Pork Chops Without Overcooking Them With This Oven Trick
Toasting pork chops can be tricky if you are trying not to light or overcook them, especially if they are quite thick. This method will allow you to achieve a flavorful finish on pork chops without sacrificing the tenderness of the meat.
If your pork chops turn into a hockey puck when you cook them, Bon Appétit’s Rick Martinez explains a simple trick for getting the perfect chops:
Sear the chop on one side until you get a nice brown crust, turn it over and immediately place it on the bottom rack in the oven at 450 ° F. Continue cooking until an instant-reading thermometer inserted horizontally into the center of the meat reads 130 ° F. about 5-10 minutes more, depending on the thickness of the chop. … by cooking on the lowest rack closest to the heating element, you will get good browning on the other side too.
The Martinez Method is designed specifically for pork chops, but the same method can be used for thicker steaks as well. Keep in mind that when you cook, however, this method will create some smoke when you fry the first side of the meat and when you open the oven to remove it, so make sure you have the opportunity to ventilate the kitchen if necessary. … If you’re worried about pork chops curling, a few cuts are all you need to keep them nice and flat.
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