How to season and cook pork chops

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What Seasoning Should I Put On Pork Chops?
Why You’ll Love This Pork Chop Seasoning Recipe
Pork Chop Seasoning Ingredients
How To Season Pork Chops
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pork seasoning gluten-free?
Is pork seasoning salt-free?
Is pork seasoning sugar-free?
Storage Instructions
How long does pork chop seasoning last?
How To Use Pork Chop Seasoning
What should I Season pork chops with?
What seasonings go well with pork?
What cooking method is best for pork chops?
When seasoning pork chops do you Season both sides?

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They make an easy dinner, but are you wondering what to season pork chops with? Use THIS pork chop seasoning recipe! You can whip it up in just 2 minutes and it’s incredibly versatile. While I think it’s the best seasoning for pork chops, it can also be used for chicken breast, steak, or even veggies.

Let me show you how to season pork chops with this homemade blend. Whether you prefer to pan sear on the stovetop, grill, or bake your pork chops in the oven, this seasoning is delicious on all of them.

Once you start making your own seasoning blends, it’s so hard to stop because they are better than what you would buy at the store and cost less, too! Try my lemon pepper seasoning, Montreal seasoning, Cajun seasoning, and homemade fajita seasoning next time.

What Seasoning Should I Put On Pork Chops?

While you can season pork chops simply with salt and pepper, my favorite way to season them is with this pork chop seasoning recipe! It adds so much flavor and you’ll end up with the best pork chops.

Why You’ll Love This Pork Chop Seasoning Recipe

Perfect balance of classic, savory flavors
All you need to do is mix the spices
Uses pantry staples you can find at any grocery store
Takes just 2 minutes to make
No need to buy pre-mixed seasonings

Pork Chop Seasoning Ingredients

This section explains how to choose the ingredients for the best pork chop seasoning and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card for the dry rub recipe below.

Sea salt
Garlic powder – You could also add a teaspoon of onion powder in addition to this.
Smoked paprika – Or regular paprika works great as well.
Dried herbs – Dried thyme and dried oregano.
Black pepper – Feel free to swap in white pepper instead.
Cayenne pepper – You could also use chili powder, which would be less spicy.

How To Season Pork Chops

To make this simple seasoning mix, just stir the ingredients together in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container, like a small glass jar.

To use the seasoning, use 1 tablespoon seasoning per pound of pork chops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pork seasoning gluten-free?

Yes, this pork chop seasoning recipe is naturally gluten-free.

Is pork seasoning salt-free?

No, this pork seasoning is not salt-free. The amount of salt when you use this seasoning equates to about 1 teaspoon of salt per pound of pork chops, which is Julia Child’s recommendation for how much salt to use for any kind of meat. If you’re watching your salt intake, you could reduce the amount of salt in the seasoning.

Is pork seasoning sugar-free?

While many seasoning mixes have brown sugar, this version is sugar-free. If you prefer your pork rub recipe sweet, add in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. If you want sweetness without the sugar, use my sugar-free brown sugar.

Storage Instructions

Store the spice mixture in an airtight container in a dry place.

How long does pork chop seasoning last?

This DIY pork chop seasoning will last 1-2 years, but is best used within a year for the best flavor.

How To Use Pork Chop Seasoning

There are so many ways to use this simple pork chop seasoning… even beyond pork recipes! This spice rub is delicious on all kinds of pork recipes:

Pan Seared Pork Chops
Baked Pork Chops
Air Fryer Pork Chops
Slow Cooker Pork Loin
Juicy Baked Chicken Breast

Tap on the times in the instructions below to start a kitchen timer while you cook.

Stir all ingredients in a bowl or jar. Stir in an airtight container, such as a jar.
To use pork chop seasoning, sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon seasoning per pork chop before pan searing, baking, or grilling.

Serving size: 1/2 tablespoon

Makes about 1/2 cup. For 4 8-ounce pork chops, use 2 tablespoons of seasoning.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories 7

Fat 0.1g

Protein 0.3g

Total Carbs 1.6g

Net Carbs 1g

Fiber 0.6g

Sugar 0.1g

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What should I Season pork chops with?

Ingredients.

Smoked paprika – this spice adds a wonderful smoky flavor to the seasoning blend and gives the pork chop beautiful color. ... .

Sea salt (or kosher salt) – both sea salt and kosher salt can be used interchangeably when cooking. ... .

Black pepper..

Garlic powder..

What seasonings go well with pork?

Some of my favorite herbs, spices, and seasonings to use as a pork chop seasoning are cumin, garlic, paprika, and chili powder. Some others that go well with pork are sage, rosemary, cayenne, thyme, and coriander. Brown sugar and clove are a great way to add in some sweetness.

What cooking method is best for pork chops?

High-heat frying sears them to a golden brown; and a moderately hot oven (400 degrees F) bakes the pork chops gently enough to keep them from drying out. This "sear-roasting" method is a great way to cook pork chops in the oven: Fry one side to golden brown, then flip, and place the chops directly in the oven.

When seasoning pork chops do you Season both sides?

Season both sides of pork chops generously with the seasoning mix. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear until brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer pan to oven and cook 8-12 minutes (it will depend on the thickness of your pork chops).