Slow Baked Pork Chop Pounders

Indulge in the hearty flavors of Slow Baked Pork Chop Pounders, a comforting dish that combines tender, bone-in pork chops with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. This recipe starts with a golden sear on thick, juicy pork chops before slow-baking them in a savory broth infused with fresh rosemary and garlic. The result? A melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s bursting with smoky paprika and earthy thyme flavors. Perfectly cooked in an oven-safe skillet, these pork chops are drizzled with rich pan juices for the ultimate finishing touch. With just 15 minutes of prep and a low-and-slow bake, this one-pan meal is the epitome of cozy, satisfying comfort food. Perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion, these succulent pork chops will leave everyone at the table reaching for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops (1.5 inches thick)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1.5 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary sprigs
• 2 cloves Fresh garlic cloves (minced)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and rub them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Coat both sides of the pork chops evenly with the seasoning blend.

Step 5

Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 6

Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.

Step 7

In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and add unsalted butter. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 8

Pour in the chicken broth and add the rosemary sprigs. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Step 9

Return the pork chops to the skillet, spooning some of the broth mixture over the top.

Step 10

Cover the skillet with a lid or tight-fitting aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven.

Step 11

Bake for 75-90 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and are tender.

Step 12

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 13

Spoon the pan juices over the pork chops before serving for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1239.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1662.0

Total Fat 129.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 422mg	0%
Sodium 2756.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g	0%
Total Sugars 1.8g
Protein 112.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 126.1mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 1591.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.3%

Protein: 27.3%

Carbs: 2.5%