Need Help on Cooking Thick Pork Chops to Temperature
Recently I attempted once again to pan-saute bone-in pork chops.
I have a recipe which calls for 1" thick such chops.
I had a choice between selecting 1/3", or 1.5" chops.
I chose the 1.5" ones.
The recipe calls for sauteing on each side for 3 minutes, turning only once. I waited about 4 minutes before the turn, and cooked for another 2 mins before using a meat thermometer. To say it was nowhere near the safe zone for pork is an understatement.
I cooked them for what seemed like a half-hour.
Given the time and temp, does this sounds like appropriate cooking instructions for sauteing pork chops? With the chops being as thick as they were, should I have chosen another cooking method?
To answer what may be a follow-up question, I've never cooked chops well. Pork loin I can do OK, though.
Best Answer
You're almost there! Yes, start with a good hot pan and get a good sear. You might even want to get the sides, render some of that fat. Incidentally, the biggest mistake most people make when searing chops is to move them too soon. Give them at least 3 minutes before you sneak in to check the color. Get them good and brown.
For chops an inch or less thick, that might be enough after resting if you're OK with medium to medium-rare (and you really should be). More than an inch thick? You're going to need some oven time after browning, 350F for 20-40 minutes. Aim for 140F internal temperature before resting. Ideally, you should be able estimate by feel before you go poking around with a sharp thermometer, but that kind of comes with experience. When in doubt, poke with a sharp thermometer.
When you've reached 140F, allow to rest for 7-9 minutes before serving. That will bring them up to 145F.
Finally, consider brining. This is a good recipe for the brine, and a great basic recipe for thick pork chops.Thick Pork Chops by Tyler Florence.
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What temperature should I cook a thick pork chop to?
Thicker chops will need extra time while thinner chops will cook faster. Use a meat thermometer to test for doneness. Pork chops should be baked to an internal temp of 145\xb0F.How long does it take to cook 2 inch thick pork chops?
How Long Does It Take To Bake Pork Chops?How long does it take for thick pork chops to bake at 350?
If you cook 1-inch thick boneless pork chops at 350 F, they will take between 25 minutes and 30 minutes to cook through. The cooking time for bone-in pork chops with the same thickness (1 inch) will be 5 minutes longer at about 30 to 35 minutes.How long does it take to cook 2 inch thick pork chops at 350?
They required about 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Bone-In pork chops require about 10% MORE cooking time, so make sure you factor that into your planning if you bought pork chops with bones. Thinner pork chops will take approximately 25-35 minutes, while VERY thin *under 1/4 inch* will be even less.How to Temp Pork Chops
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