Skillet Braised Pork Chops

These easy and quick Braised Skillet Pork Chops are seasoned with Italian herbs and simmered on the stovetop until tender. This is a quick, savory dinner recipe for busy days.

Finished pork chops and green beans on a white plate.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Ingredients

Instructions

Remove any excess fat from chops.
4 pork loin chops
Sprinkle both sides of chops generously with salt, pepper and dried Italian seasoning.
1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray and add a small amount of the trimmed fat from the pork chops. You want enough to render about a tablespoon of fat.
Cooking spray
When the fat has rendered, add the pork chops to the pan.
Brown well on both sides.
Add the chicken broth and bring up to a boil.
¾ cup chicken broth
Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low.
Simmer until chops are done throughout. Approximately 20-25 minutes.
Remove the pork chops from the pan. Increase the heat to bring the liquid to a boil. Continue cooking until reduced to a thin sauce. Spoon the pan sauce over the chops and serve.

Notes

Pork is done at an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Remove it from the pan when the temperature on a meat thermometer reads 135 and it should continue to rise to at least 145 while it rests.
Any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator and will keep for 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over very low heat.

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