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    By: Melissa

    The Best Juicy Boneless Pork Chops

    If you are looking for an amazing boneless pork chops recipe, this is it! These juicy boneless pork chops are loaded with flavor on the inside and outside and it only involves following a few simple steps. Gone are the days of dried out meat. These juicy pork chops are amazing.

    juicy boneless pork chops after pan sear
    Juicy Boneless pork chops cooked to perfection! No sauce needed.
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    Total Time: 1 hour

    About this juicy boneless pork chops recipe:

    Now you may become accustomed to having to make a sauce for boneless pork chops because they either lacked flavor on the inside or because they were too dry. Maybe you just gave up all together on boneless pork chops thinking they just can't be amazing.

    This boneless pork chops recipe will change all of that. I will walk you through all the steps to making the most amazing juicy pork chops.

    All you need to do is a few simple things to treat this cut of meat right.

    For this pork chops recipe, you will want to make sure you have an oven proof pan since you will sear the pork chops before finishing them in the oven. I use a cast iron pan for this pork chops recipe but any heavy bottom oven proof pan will work.

    finished boneless porkchops
    Juicy pork chops.

    Ingredients Needed:

    • Boneless pork chops between ΒΎ inches- 1 inch thick.
    • Brine solution (water, dried rosemary, brown sugar and salt). More on this below. It is very easy!
    • Pork Chop Seasoning. I use a mesquite rub mixture. You can use your favorite seasoning for this recipe or you can buy a mesquite seasoning at the store (easiest) or follow my recipe below to make your own. This can be made ahead of time!

    Notes about the ingredients:

    To make the these amazing juicy pork chops you will want to follow all the steps in this recipe. You may think you do not have time to let your pork chops sit in brine but it only needs 30 minutes.

    The brine for the pork chops can also be made ahead of time so your dinner is not slowed down by this step.

    If you made it here and are looking to cook dinner (like right now) without having time for the brine, you should check out our seared pork chops recipe. In my opinion, this juicy boneless pork chops recipe is where you want to be for restaurant quality pork but time limitations are real : )

    Seasoning Boneless Pork Chops

    The seasoning for making the best boneless pork chops is also very important. If you only season your pork chops with salt and pepper, you will only taste salt and pepper πŸ™‚

    This mesquite seasoning really makes these juicy pork chops taste like they came from a fine smokehouse. I also use this seasoning on baked pork tenderloin.

    Mesquite flavoring and pork is a match made in heaven, trust me!

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    How to make the best juicy boneless pork chops:

    brine for pork chops
    1. Make your brine.
    boneless pork chops in brine
    2. Add pork chops to the brine.

    The first couple steps in this boneless pork chops recipe is making the brine and adding the pork to the brine for a short time. This is one of the steps to making juicy pork chops.

    • Step 1: Make your brine and let it cool. This is just heating water, salt and spices until the salt dissolves.
    • Step 2: Add your pork chops to the brine and let it sit for 30 minutes.
    boneless pork chops seasoning
    3. Add seasoning to pork chops.
    boneless pork chops in cast iron
    4. Sear on both sides in pan.

    • Step 3: Here you add your seasoning to the pork chops. Make sure to season all sides.
    • Step 4: Add your pork chops to your pre-heated pan (I use cast iron) and sear for 3 minutes a side.

    Once the pork chops are done sitting in the brine, they are ready for seasoning and cooking. Make sure you properly pre-heat your pan so you end up with a nice sear on the pork chops.

    searing boneless pork chops side
    5. Make sure to sear the fat side too.
    searing boneless pork chops
    6. The seared chops ready to go into the oven.
    • Step 5: Make sure your sear all sides including the fat on the outside of your pork chops. You can see how I use the edges of my pan to hold up the chops to do this step.
    • Step 6: Once the pork chops are seared on all sides it is ready to be finished off in the oven. This will only take 6 minutes. Not long at all!

    Tips:

    • To save time making this boneless pork chops recipe, you can make the brine the day before and keep it in a covered container in the fridge until you are ready. If you make the brine right before you are ready to use, you will need to cool the brine down. To do this quickly, place your pot of brine inside a large bowl full of ice and water until it becomes cool.
    • If you want to save time on making the seasoning, store bought mesquite seasoning will work great. I have used this many times with great results.

    • If you are using a cast iron pan to make these pork chops, make sure you pre-heat your pan in the 375 degree oven for at least 10 minutes. Cast iron is slow to pre-heat so pre-heating on the stove can take a while. Once cast iron is pre-heated it keeps its heat better than any other pan. The key is to pre-heat it.

    Faqs about cooking boneless pork chops:

    Why are my pork chops dry?

    Because they really need a brine. Boneless pork chops do not have lots of fat so they will dry out very quickly if cooked for too long. Brining will help that.

    Why do my pork chops come out tough?

    Boneless pork chops that are not brined before cooking will tend to be tough. Over cooking will also cause the chops to toughen up.

    What temperature to cook boneless pork chops

    Pork does not need to be cooked to pure white anymore like it used to be many years ago. Pork only needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees.

    How do I make juicy pork chops

    Letting the pork rest for a little bit after cooking will help the juices redistribute into the pork making it more juicy.

    This juicy boneless pork chops recipe will take care of all of these issues you may have have had when making boneless pork chops. You will fall in love with these tender boneless pork chops after trying this recipe.

    juicy boneless pork chops after pan sear

    What to serve with these Boneless Pork Chops:

    • Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Olive Oil
    • Roasted Cauliflower and Potatoes with Cumin
    • Turmeric Potatoes
    • Fluffy Homemade Yogurt Biscuits
    • Cheesy Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts Gratin
    • Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
    • Charred Broccoli
    • Roasted Asparagus
    • Roasted Broccolini

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    5 from 26 votes

    The Best Juicy Boneless Pork Chops

    The most delicious and easy boneless pork chops recipe that tastes amazing and produces juicy pork everytime.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Brining Time30 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Servings: 4 servings

    Tried the Recipe? We Would Love To Hear From You In The Comments Below!

    Author: Melissa

    Equipment

    • cast iron pan or heavy bottom sautΓ© pan that is oven proof

    Ingredients

    • 4 boneless pork chops about ΒΎ to 1 inch thick
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil for pan

    Brine

    • 4 cups water
    • ΒΌ cups kosher salt
    • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
    • black peppercorns (Optional) about Β½ tsp

    Mesquite Seasoning

    • 1 Β½ tablespoon brown sugar
    • Β½ tablespoon smoked paprika if you do not have smoked paprika you can use chipotle powder, ancho chili powder or just regular paprika.
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • Β½ teaspoon onion powder
    • Β½ teaspoon sweet paprika
    • Β½ teaspoon cumin
    • ΒΌ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ΒΌ teaspoon chili powder
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    Instructions

    • Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees.

    Make your Brine

    • Add the water, kosher salt, brown sugar, dried rosemary and peppercorns to a small sauce pan over medium heat.
      4 cups water, ΒΌ cups kosher salt, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, black peppercorns, 2 tablespoon brown sugar
    • Heat until the salt dissolves.
    • Remove the pot from the heat and let cool completely. This step can be done ahead of time.

    Seasoning

    • Add all of the spices for the seasoning to a small bowl and mix well.
      1 Β½ tablespoon brown sugar, Β½ tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, Β½ teaspoon onion powder, Β½ teaspoon sweet paprika, Β½ teaspoon cumin, ΒΌ teaspoon garlic powder, ΒΌ teaspoon chili powder
    • Set aside for later.

    Pork Chops

    • Add your cooled brine to a large bowl and place your pork chops in it for 30 minutes.
      4 boneless pork chops
    • While pork chops are brining, place your cast iron pan in the oven to pre-heat for 10 minutes. If you are not using cast iron, you can skip this step.
    • After 30 minutes, remove the pork chops from the brine. Pat dry with paper towels and set aside.
    • Remove your pan from the oven (be careful as the pan will be very hot) and place it on the stove over medium heat. If you are not using cast iron, let your pan pre-heat for a few minutes on the stove.
    • Add your seasoning to the pork chops on all sides.
    • Add olive oil to your pan.
      1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Place the pork chops in the pan and sear for 3 minutes per side. Make sure to also get the fat sides of the pork chops.
    • Once the pork has been seared on all sides, place the pan into your pre-heated oven and let the pork chops cook for 6 minutes.
    • After 6 minutes, remove the pork chops from the oven and place them on to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to rest for about 3-5 minutes. The pork Chops should be 145 degrees when you take them out of the oven.
    • Serve the pork chops immediately and make sure to pour any remaining pan juices over the top of them.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 7738mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition Values are estimates only.

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    1. MARY B says

      March 24, 2023 at 12:48 am

      I cooked pork chops with your recipe and it was great. My husband picked up some nice boneless chops on sale. My success has been limited cooking them so it usually is a challenge. Your recipe worked just fine and did not take that much time. That they were tender and favorable. I will definitely be making them again. Thanks so much.

      Reply
    2. Tim says

      February 17, 2023 at 3:49 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks, Melissa! Great recipe for the mesquite seasoning. The brine was perfect. Now I can get those big packs of chops at Costco, freeze 'em and then create these luscious choppies.

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        February 17, 2023 at 4:16 pm

        Hi Tim. So glad you enjoyed it πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. Allie says

      January 31, 2023 at 10:44 pm

      5 stars
      These are the best pork chops! They came out tender and juicy

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        February 01, 2023 at 12:55 am

        So glad you enjoyed them πŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. Addy says

      January 12, 2023 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      These were amazing. I don’t think I’ve had better pork chops. Really great recipe!

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        January 12, 2023 at 5:36 pm

        Love to hear that!

        Reply
    5. Deanna says

      December 14, 2022 at 12:47 am

      5 stars
      These were absolutely amazing pork chops! The best I’ve had in a long time

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        December 14, 2022 at 1:01 pm

        Love hearing that πŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. Nancy says

      December 12, 2022 at 1:24 am

      5 stars
      So tender and juicy ! 2 inch thick pork chops came out perfect ! Thank you ! What a great recipe ! One I will save for serving company.

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        December 12, 2022 at 12:53 pm

        Hi Nancy. I'm so glad you enjoyed it πŸ™‚

        Reply
    7. Gregg says

      November 17, 2022 at 2:20 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is very good!I never thought about brining the pork chops πŸ˜ƒ

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        November 17, 2022 at 1:02 pm

        Hi Gregg. Love hearing that! I'm glad you found the brining tip helpful πŸ™‚

        Reply
    8. Jenny says

      September 24, 2022 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      These boneless pork chops were perfect. The seasoning was so delicious

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        September 24, 2022 at 11:50 am

        I am so glad you enjoyed this boneless pork chops recipe!

        Reply
    9. Terry says

      September 20, 2022 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      Made these over the weekend and everyone loved them. We will definitely be making these again

      Reply
    10. lee says

      September 19, 2022 at 8:51 pm

      5 stars
      These pork chops were delicious!

      Reply
    11. Ken says

      September 17, 2022 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    12. Emma says

      September 14, 2022 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      These came out so juicy and flavorful. A really great recipe!

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        September 14, 2022 at 10:23 pm

        Hi Emma. I am so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    13. Daniel says

      September 12, 2022 at 10:05 pm

      5 stars
      AMAZING! Seriously the best pork chops I have ever made!

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        September 12, 2022 at 10:06 pm

        Thank you πŸ™‚ I am so glad you enjoyed them.

        Reply
    14. Dan says

      August 26, 2022 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      The most amazing pork chops I’ve ever had! They really are restaurant quality

      Reply
    15. Vicki says

      August 25, 2022 at 8:54 pm

      These were delicious. I get the thick chops at Costco, and they were the juiciest pork chops I've ever had! They were extremely tender.

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        August 25, 2022 at 8:57 pm

        Hi Vicki. I am so glad to hear you enjoyed them πŸ™‚

        Reply
    16. Janelle says

      May 26, 2022 at 10:15 pm

      I'm anxious to give a try, they sound delicious. Do you need to rinse the pork chops after brining so they aren't too salty?

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        May 26, 2022 at 11:33 pm

        Hi Janelle.
        Just pat the pork dry before putting on the spice rub. The brining will not make them too salty πŸ™‚

        Reply
    17. Fran says

      May 06, 2022 at 1:03 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! They were a hit

      Reply
    18. Frik says

      March 19, 2022 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this recipe the yesterday and it was a hit. They came out really juicy and had great flavor.

      Reply
    19. Dan says

      February 08, 2022 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      These came out amazing. They were loaded with so much flavor as other people mentioned and so juicy.

      Reply
    20. Robin says

      January 26, 2022 at 11:12 pm

      5 stars
      I looked through a bunch of recipes before deciding on this one. Not a ton of comments so I was taking a chance because it sounded good. They turned out absolutely fantastic! So juicy and tender with layered flavors. I will share this recipe in my Facebook group and it is a keeper!

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        January 26, 2022 at 11:21 pm

        Thanks so much for sharing! I am so glad to hear you enjoyed them πŸ™‚

        Reply
    21. Sara says

      November 01, 2021 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      OMG! These were amazing. We cheated and used McCormick mesquite flavoring instead of making the rub. We will be making this again

      Reply

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