Tender and Juicy Pan Fried Pork Chops/The Secret to the Moist & Juicy Pork Chops Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth provides flavor without meat.

fresh thyme

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: none

Dried thyme is more economical and has a longer shelf life.

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breasts are leaner, while pork loin offers a budget-friendly option.

Brine the pork chops in a mixture of water, crushed garlic, peppercorn, bay leaves, coarse salt, and soy sauce for an unspecified time.

Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the brined pork chops to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides.

Remove the pork chops and prepare the sauce by combining soy sauce, ketchup, coarse salt, sugar, paprika, and black pepper in the skillet.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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