Bone-In Pork Chops in Creamy Spicy Peanut Sauce
Alright, let’s be real, if you think you don’t like pork chops, you’re probably overcooking them into shoe leather. Hate to break it to you, but that’s on you, not the pork chops. Oh, and if you’re out here using boneless chops? Well, bless your heart. You’re missing out on all the flavor and juiciness that bone-in chops bring to the party. They’re basically the Beyoncé of pork chops.
You’re about to spend a whole 15 minutes of your life making these bad boys. Don’t worry, I know your time is valuable (Netflix isn’t going to watch itself), but trust me—this is time well spent. Pair these juicy chops with some white rice and whatever green veggie you have that’s not looking sad in the fridge (broccoli, green beans, spinach…just use something so you can say you ate a vegetable).
The Game-Changer? Peanut Sauce
Yep, the magic ingredient here is peanut sauce. If you’re using some bland, flavorless version, that’s a choice. Personally, I go for the spicy kind because spice equals life. And no, we’re not just smearing a tiny bit of sauce here. We’re drowning these chops in it. You’ll want extra sauce for dipping, trust me. I don’t make the rules.
Ingredients You Definitely Have:
2 bone-in pork chops
13 oz jar of your favorite peanut sauce (make it spicy if you’re living your best life)
1 tbsp butter
Garlic salt, garlic powder, paprika, pepper (season your food, people)
EVOO (extra virgin olive oil, for those who aren’t fluent in Food Network)
How to Make It:
First, season those chops like you mean it—garlic salt, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika. Don’t skimp on this part.
Heat some EVOO and butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, I’m not saying this won’t work in a regular pan, but like, why would you do that to yourself?
Sear the chops for 2-3 minutes on each side. We’re looking for golden brown, not burnt to a crisp.
Now, turn the heat down to medium, slather one side of the pork chops with peanut sauce, flip, and repeat. Let them cook for another 2-3 minutes on each side. We want saucy, not sticky.
Finally, broil those chops on high for about 4 minutes. Watch the sauce bubble up and the edges get all crispy and perfect. Don’t walk away, this isn’t the time to check Instagram.
Plate the chops, and here’s where you go wild: spoon on some extra peanut sauce because we’re not here to count calories. You can serve the extra on the side too, if you’re into that sort of thing.
And there you have it! A flavor-packed, juicy, saucy pork chop dish! Now, go impress yourself (and maybe someone else, if you're feeling generous). Enjoy!
Bone-In Pork Chops in Creamy Spicy Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
Instructions
- Season pork chops with garlic salt, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat EVOO and butter in a medium cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium, coat one side of the chops with peanut sauce, flip, and add more sauce. Cook each side for another 2-3 minutes.
- Broil chops on high for 4 minutes until sauce bubbles and crisps.
- Plate the chops and spoon extra peanut sauce on top and/or serve on the side. Garnish with Thyme. Enjoy!
