Pan Seared Oven Roasted Thick Cut Pork Chops

Step 1

Allow pork chops to rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes. Preheat oven to 375° convection or 400° conventional.

Step 2

These center cut chops are 1 1/2 inches thick and weigh 12 oz each. If there is a fat ring, trim it to 1/2 inch thick and slice it at about 1-inch intervals.

Step 3

Season to taste with a seasoning salt and pepper.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. When shimmering add the seasoned pork chops.

Step 5

Sear both sides of the chops for 2-3 minutes until gettings some nice browning.

Step 6

Transfer to the preheated oven and cook until an internal temperature of 145°-150° - about 20-25 minutes. Total cooking time will be variable due to the thickness of pork and start temperature of the chops.

Step 7

Remove from pan and tent lightly with foil while doing gravy phase.

Step 8

Using gravy base, mix 2 cups of pork broth. You can also use chicken or vegetable broth. Whisk 4 tablespoons flour into one cup of broth.

Step 9

Add the other one cup of your broth to the pan over medium heat. When boiling, slowly add the broth/flour mixture while continuously whisking.

Step 10

Continue to whisk until thickened about 2-3 minutes.