Blackened Pork Chops Recipe

Make this juicy, tender, and delicious pan-seared and oven-finished blackened pork chops recipe in just 20 minutes with this foolproof flavor packed recipe.

If you loved my incredibly viral Blackened Chicken recipe, then it’s almost guaranteed you will also want to save and try this recipe for blackened pork chops as well. It’s just as simple and is a seriously foolproof method for working with thick cut bone-in pork chops and ensuring they’re juicy every time you make them! Want a quick pork chop recipe option? Try these Instant Pot ranch pork chops too.

Why This Recipe Works

Juicy Not Dry: My blackened pork chops recipe ensures juicy, perfectly cooked pork chops every time! The key to making super juicy pork chops is searing them on the stove, and then letting them cook to perfection in the oven. This will prevent them from getting dry in the middle and instead turn out flavorful and juicy!

Easy Dinner Recipe: You can make extra blackening seasoning to keep on hand for the next time you want to whip up these blackened pork chops! After making the seasoning, you just have to season the pork chops, sear and roast. While they are cooking you can work on some easy side dishes like mashed potatoes and corn! This is a dinner recipe that is pretty easy to get on the table and is going to impress the whole family!

Supplies Needed

Mixing Bowl
Cast Iron Skillet or other oven-safe skillet

Ingredients

Pork Chops: This recipe is best with bone-in, thick cut pork chops. Look for something around 2 inches thick when purchasing pork chops at the store or butcher.
Olive Oil: A little bit of olive oil helps the blackening seasoning to adhere to the pork chops!
Blackening Seasoning: A good blackening seasoning that I use is a combination of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper! These spices produce bold, savory, and smoky flavors!

How To Make The Best Blackened Pork Chops

Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 375 F. Remove the pork chops from the packaging and pat them dry. Lightly oil them on all sides.
Make Seasoning: In a bowl, combine all of the spices to make the blackening seasoning and mix well.
Coat Pork Chops: Evenly coat each pork chop on all sides and press down so the seasoning adheres. Repeat on the additional pork chops until they are all thoroughly seasoned.

Preheat Cast Iron: Preheat a large cast iron skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, you can use another oven-safe skillet or transfer the pork chops to a baking dish after searing them. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil to the pan so it is coated. Place each pork chop down into the pan and press it over the top for a nice even sear.
Sear & Flip: Sear the first side for 3 minutes or when it easily comes up and releases from the pan. Flip each pork chop over, then remove the pan from the heat.
Roast: Immediately transfer the hot skillet into the preheated oven to finish cooking, about 8-10 additional minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 140-145 F.
Remove & Rest: Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the pork chops to another plate to rest (so they do not continue to overcook in the skillet). Rest them for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve: Serve with the Cajun cream sauce if desired and pair with your favorite sides. Enjoy!
Pro tip- Want to make a quick pan sauce? Use the drippings to combine with my cajun cream sauce that I use to make this blackened chicken alfredo.

Pan searing and oven roasting the blackened pork chops

Serving Suggestions

This blackened pork chops recipe is a versatile protein that can be paired with so many different side dishes! Feel free to serve them however you’d like, but here are some of my favorite things to eat with them:

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