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Home » Entrées » Pork Recipes » 10-Minute Pan-Fried Boneless Pork Chops

10-Minute Pan-Fried Boneless Pork Chops

December 1, 2016 by victor 91 Comments

Golden-brown, succulent fried pork chops in a cast iron pan.

Sometimes the best food is the simplest. This is very true about pork chops. In our family we like to try different ways of preparing pork chops, like the Southern Fried Pork Chops, Broiled Pork Chops or Smothered Pork Chops, but simple salt and pepper pan-fried boneless pork chops are our favorite by far. This recipe is also one of the healthiest pork chop recipes. It’s low carb, or practically zero carb and fat is kept at a minimum.

They are super quick to prepare. Ten minutes or less, really. All you need to do is sprinkle the chops with some salt, pepper and maybe some other seasonings if you feel like it, then quickly fry them over fairly high heat. This is the best way to cook pork chops if you ask me.

Quick cooking works the best for all cuts of pork loin. Unless you are roasting the whole loin, cooking should be done in a matter of minutes. Pork chops are just like steaks – the quicker you brown them and get them off the heat, the better they will be.

Unlike fattier cuts of pork, pork loin doesn’t have fat pockets to keep it moist during cooking. For cuts like this higher heat cooking like roasting, grilling, frying, pan-frying and sauteing works the best. However, braising, stewing or slow cooking doesn’t work well at all.

Top down close up view of four well-browned, juicy pork chops inside a cast iron pan.

If you give pork chops a good sear they will acquire a lot of color and flavor as a result of Maillard reaction. That’s why I like to add minimal seasonings to these pan-fried pork chops. Salt and pepper is all that’s required. But I like adding some granulated garlic and powdered onion as well as they add a lot of nice flavor. Sometimes I like to change things up and use other spices but always seem to come back to the basic mix of salt, pepper, garlic and onion. If you are curious, among my other favorites to use with pan-fried pork chops are coriander, marjoram, cumin, ginger, rosemary and caraway.

Delicious, tender and juicy pan-fried boneless pork chops made in under 10 minutes. A perfect recipe for a busy workday dinner. | ifoodblogger.com

10-Minute Pan-Fried Boneless Pork Chops

4.89 from 36 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fried pork chops, pork chops
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 232kcal
Author: Victor

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops cut 3/4" to 1" thick
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • A pinch of powdered/granulated garlic per side
  • A pinch of powdered/granulated onion per side
  • 2 Tbsp grapeseed oil (or other high smoke point oil)

Instructions

  • Season the meat evenly with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion.
  • To a large cast iron pan, add just enough oil to fully cover the bottom of the pan. Heat over medium-high heat until it's hot enough to sear meat, about 375F.
  • Sear the pork chops on one side for about 3-4 minutes, until the side is deep golden brown. Flip and continue frying for another 3-4 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145F.
  • Let the chops rest for 3 minutes then serve with you favorite side dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 518mg | Sugar: 0g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.7mg

Close up of crusty, well-browned pork chops in a black cast iron pan.

 

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  1. Jan

    January 21, 2023 at 5:11 pm

    omg these look mouth watering will be making these today. Did you really have to make them look so good?

    Reply
    • victor

      January 24, 2023 at 12:30 pm

      We eat with our eyes as much as with out mouths. So, yeah, I do! LOL Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Sadie

    January 05, 2023 at 3:50 pm

    Victor, you’ve done it again! As luck would have it, I bought some boneless pork chops and was contemplating how to cook them. I’ve made pork chops many times in the past, and they were okay, but nothing to write home about. Today, I tried your recipe and I have found my new go to! So easy and quick and absolutely delicious. Several months ago I commented on your Maple Lime Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, which are scrumptious, and now, you’ve done it again! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • victor

      January 24, 2023 at 12:31 pm

      Happy to hear it, Sadie. Enjoy! I will keep them coming.

      Reply
  3. Elaine

    December 15, 2022 at 5:20 pm

    This was absolutely perfect. Always had trouble with pork chops, not a fan of cooking. This will definitely be our go to.

    Reply
    • victor

      December 16, 2022 at 1:00 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Shirley Hicks

    November 06, 2022 at 10:09 am

    Made it and turned out great!

    Reply
    • victor

      December 16, 2022 at 1:07 pm

      Glad to hear it. Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Shawn Manica

    September 25, 2022 at 10:09 pm

    This recipe is exactly what I was looking for!! Thank You! ☆☆☆☆☆
    Best wishes,
    Shawn

    Reply
    • victor

      October 06, 2022 at 10:53 am

      You are very welcome. Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. LeAnn

    September 19, 2022 at 7:28 pm

    I forgot to give it a 5 star rating!!

    Reply
    • victor

      October 06, 2022 at 11:09 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. LeAnn

    September 19, 2022 at 7:27 pm

    Made these tonight for the first time…DELICIOUS!!! I will drop my cooking time by 45 seconds maybe next time. I started with 3 1/2 minutes each side. I did cut into them slightly to check for doneness and were still a little pink. I’m a fanatic about pink in pork…so I added another minute bringing me to 8 minutes. Just a little too long. But nothing to complain about. Loved them and so did my hubby. I used the Kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika. Thanks for this awesome recipe!!

    Reply
    • victor

      October 06, 2022 at 11:09 am

      You are welcome. Glad you liked it. Happy cooking!

      Reply
  8. Cynthia Williams

    August 31, 2022 at 8:44 am

    What other type if oil can you use to fry. They look wonderful thanks you

    Reply
    • victor

      September 01, 2022 at 6:17 am

      You can use avocado oil (refined), almond oil, corn oil, canola oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, sesame oil and sunflower oil. [email protected]

      Reply
  9. JAX

    June 20, 2022 at 11:34 am

    What do you do with the spices and when and how long to sit or do you seasoning them afterwy as this is what the recipe suggest ?

    Reply
    • victor

      June 22, 2022 at 4:42 pm

      I season them right before frying.

      Reply
  10. Katie

    April 23, 2022 at 2:07 am

    Can I use a regular skillet or does it have to be a cast iron?

    Reply
    • victor

      April 24, 2022 at 12:29 pm

      Yes, you can use a regular one. Cast iron has a more even heat control and I think it browns better but a regular one will do too.

      Reply
  11. Valerie

    December 29, 2021 at 5:59 pm

    Came out great. I didn’t let them cook long enough to brown them that dark though…I think they would’ve been overdone.

    Reply
    • victor

      December 29, 2021 at 7:49 pm

      Yeah, you don’t want to overcook them but you can bump up the heat next time – that will help the crust brown fast without overcooking the inside.

      Reply
    • Kelly

      March 18, 2022 at 7:52 pm

      Seriously the only pork chop recipe I follow. The high temp cooking really does make for a juicy pork chop. The only difference I do is crank the oven up to 425-450

      Reply
  12. Vicki Dale

    December 17, 2021 at 9:13 pm

    I love this so quick, juicy, and pretty

    Reply
  13. Theresa FitzSimons

    October 17, 2021 at 12:56 pm

    Um, wow. Why have I always over-complicated pork loin chops? This was straight foward and perfect. I fished with some sautéed shallots and a pat of butter just like a steak. Best thing I’ve eaten in months!

    Reply
  14. Judy

    September 23, 2021 at 8:17 am

    These pork chops were bang on! Thanks for posting. Look forward to trying more of your recipes.

    Reply
    • victor

      September 23, 2021 at 9:55 am

      Glad to hear it, Judy. You are very welcome. Hope you enjoy my other recipes.

      Reply
  15. Barb

    August 04, 2021 at 7:12 pm

    Super easy & my guys LOVE them!!

    Reply
  16. Brigitte

    March 08, 2021 at 10:15 pm

    Absolutely fantastic. I am 70 years old, wanted to see if there is a quick cook with fantastic taste. This is it, going to share with my daughters.

    Reply
    • victor

      March 09, 2021 at 4:47 pm

      Happy to hear that, Brigitte. Enjoy!

      Reply
  17. anne

    February 24, 2021 at 4:08 pm

    i just made these and they were great. i have been cooking pork chops for years, always with bone in because i can never get them tender. never tried boneless until now and they were tender.

    Reply
  18. Ana

    January 11, 2021 at 10:13 am

    I made these last night. They were perfectly cooked and juicy. They were tasty too bc I rubbed them with a paste I made in my mortar and pestle of garlic, dried oregano, black peppercorns, salt, and enough olive oil to keep it together. I rubbed that concoction on the pork chops and then drizzled on top a mix of olive oil and apple cider vinegar. I refrigerated for several hours. I took them out of the refrigerator about an hour before cooking.
    The chops were about 1 1/8″ thick and had a layer of fat on one side. I scored the fat and cooked the chops standing on the side with the fat for a few minutes before proceeding with the cooking instructions bc I wanted the fat browned. DELICIOUS!

    Reply
  19. Paolo

    October 11, 2020 at 1:31 am

    I’m definitely not a chef I can do simple meals Tonight I wanted to try to fry some boneless pork chops I followed the 10 min way to fry and it came out nice and tender
    Thank you for the great advice

    Reply
    • victor

      October 16, 2020 at 8:28 am

      You are very welcome, Paolo. Happy cooking!

      Reply
  20. Rebecca Simonson

    June 11, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    I made this tonite. I used boneless pork loin chops. While the pork rested I made sauce for the meat. I added white wine to the cast iron pan & scraped all the bits into the wine then I added onions & mushrooms. It came out perfect. I was upset when my husband came home from the store with these the other day. In the past I’ve either hammered them or the middle wasn’t done enough! This came out perfect! This is my new go to. It only took me 25 yrs to find the right recipe! LOL

    Reply
  21. Nana

    June 08, 2020 at 5:44 pm

    These were amazing! I added garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. So moist and tender. Definitely a keeper! Thank you.

    Reply
  22. Lorr K

    May 21, 2020 at 11:30 pm

    I have always preferred chops on the bone but the boneless just seem to be so much more readily available (and cheaper) where I live. I just really struggle with cooking temp and time with the boneless. I just wanted a recipe with straight forward cooking directions and yours was perfect! Followed your recipe as written choosing to add just a little onion powder to the seasoning. The chops came out delicious. Thanks so much for a simple, straightforward recipe that I will continue to use from now on!

    Reply
    • victor

      May 22, 2020 at 6:50 am

      You are very welcome. Enjoy!

      Reply
  23. Melissa

    May 18, 2020 at 9:40 pm

    Everything is closed (sad face) and Monday night dinner with babe was scrumptious, juicy and most of all satisfying (smile)! We turned the other white meat into a pork stir fry over rice.

    We thank you so much from Poughkeepsie, NY!

    Mel

    Reply
    • victor

      May 18, 2020 at 9:58 pm

      You are very welcome, Mel! Happy cooking and stay healthy.

      Reply
  24. Michele

    March 04, 2020 at 2:04 pm

    Delicious, juicy, and so quick! Love these pork chops! Thank you!

    Reply
  25. Yvonne

    February 07, 2020 at 7:09 pm

    Made these tonight ..AWESOME!! I added a bit of season salt & lemon pepper to the recipe. So tender & juicy. Served w/potatoes cooked w/garlic salt, parsley, onion powder & minced onion, s&p. Drained , added butter & splash of milk to do a chunky mash. Phenomenal together!!

    Reply
  26. Em Foster

    January 28, 2020 at 9:16 pm

    I tried this recipe tonight (or rather this technique, since I changed up the spices to salt, pepper, dry mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika and cayenne) and it’s a winner! First time I’ve ever gotten a moist, delicious result from a pork loin chop recipe. Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • victor

      January 29, 2020 at 12:54 pm

      Happy to hear that!!!

      Reply
  27. Rosalina Villarruel

    January 17, 2020 at 6:39 am

    This recipe is awesome. Unfortunately my dog will have less bones to enjoy but he’ll have to take one for the team!

    Reply
    • Betsy

      May 07, 2022 at 3:02 pm

      You REALLY should not be giving your dogs the bones! They can splinter and cause bleeding in the stomach!!

      Reply
  28. Dianne

    November 26, 2019 at 11:09 am

    Made these last night exactly to the recipe. I had two one and half inch thick boneless chops and two big chicken thighs that I marinated in buttermilk over night. Preheated my cast iron skillet, grape seed oil and seasoned the meats. Started the chicken first then added the chops. Timed the chops and took them out to rest. Finished the thighs to temp and out to rest. I deglazed the pan with white wine, added sliced onions and then mushrooms and let them cook down. Served with roasted brussel sprouts and cream cheese mashed potatoes. The chops and chicken, so tender and juicy. This is a keeper!!! Thank you Victor!

    Reply
    • victor

      November 26, 2019 at 11:21 am

      Thank you for kind words, Dianne. Happy to hear that you liked the recipe.

      Reply
  29. Angela

    November 24, 2019 at 7:29 pm

    Delicious! I seasoned mine with original Mrs Dash,dry mustard,Himalayan pink salt and fresh cracked pepper in a cast iron pan and avocado oil. Also sautéd peeled sliced Granny Smith apples with sliced Vidalia Onion in the drippings while the chops rested. Best chop evah! Wish I could post a picture. Served with baked potato wrapped in bacon and baked butternut squash with nutmeg.honey and butter. My belly is full and so satisfied! Mmmm!

    Reply
  30. April

    November 06, 2019 at 1:11 pm

    I’m going to make these tonight. I have boneless for the kids and a couple bone-in chops… can I still cook the bone in the same? Will cook time vary between the two cuts?

    Reply
    • victor

      November 06, 2019 at 1:31 pm

      You can cook them the same way. Bone in will take a little longer to cook, but not by much, about 4-5 min per side. Of course, that depends on the thickness of the chops. You want cook them until 145F internal. You can also try my Southern Fried Pork Chop recipe, it uses bone-in chops and is very good.

      Reply
  31. myra

    October 01, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    These were delicious! Stayed moist and did not dry out. I used olive oil instead of grape seed oil

    Reply
  32. Tori

    September 20, 2019 at 7:22 pm

    I’ve failed at pork chops for over 5 years! This is the first instructions I’ve used that actually work and make my chops awesome!!! (I even tried t three different time before commenting Incase I just got lucky 😂) thank you so much

    Reply
    • victor

      September 20, 2019 at 8:22 pm

      You are so very welcome, Tori. Glad I could help.

      Reply
  33. Dede

    August 20, 2019 at 10:32 am

    Can butter be used instead of oil?

    Reply
    • victor

      August 20, 2019 at 6:30 pm

      Butter will burn at 375-400F. If you want the flavor, try 50/50 butter and oil to increase the smoke point and cook at a slightly lower temperature, e.g. 350-375F. It will work.

      Reply
    • Brittanie

      November 04, 2019 at 1:14 am

      You could also use ghee which has a higher smoke point 😉

      Reply
  34. Susan

    July 18, 2019 at 9:18 pm

    I love the ease of this recipe and it turned out great. I’ve never commented or rated a recipe before but felt compelled to remark on yours, as I am grateful for this simple and delicious, weeknight recipe. Thanks!

    Reply
  35. Kathy

    July 10, 2019 at 7:10 pm

    Making this tonight. Rest in the pan or out??

    Reply
    • victor

      July 11, 2019 at 7:19 am

      Take out. They will overcook if left in a hot pan.

      Reply
  36. Monica Walters

    June 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm

    Made these tonight. I used butter instead of oil and these pork chops came out great! Crunchy outside, juicy inside. A keeper!

    Reply
  37. Abigail

    June 18, 2019 at 12:47 pm

    Do you think the timing of cooking the pork chops should be less of the chops are thin cut? I don’t make pork chops often and I really don’t want to over cook it.

    Reply
    • victor

      June 18, 2019 at 1:49 pm

      Definitely less time. You don’t want to overcook them. I’d say a couple of minutes per side or so. It would help to use an instant read thermometer to check for doneness or cut one and make sure the meat is cooked through.

      Reply
  38. Melissa Justice

    April 17, 2019 at 7:43 pm

    This turned out great. I did fresh crushed garlic with thyme in the pan and added a little butter. Seasoned with Salt and pepper. Was a hit!!!

    Reply
    • Dee

      May 21, 2019 at 1:44 pm

      Why if you don’t have a cast iron frying pan

      Reply
      • Melissa Justice

        June 06, 2019 at 5:06 pm

        I do have a cast iron pan and that’s what I used. ?

        Reply
  39. Reta

    April 03, 2019 at 3:19 pm

    Love these. I did these just like u said but I used bacon grease for the oil. I have learned it adds so much flavor that my family loves. Thnx for the recipe. I have problems with the actual cooking time. Now thnx to u I have that down as well.

    Reply
    • victor

      April 03, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      Happy to hear that I could help, Reta.

      Reply
  40. Jen Weller

    February 26, 2019 at 9:29 am

    I am going to make these but I am going to add Adobo for added flavor.

    Reply
    • Monica

      July 17, 2019 at 4:41 pm

      I used Adobo instead of salt. Delish!

      Reply
  41. Andrea

    February 12, 2019 at 7:09 pm

    I can’t believe how easy and delicious these were. I used butter and when the chips were done I sautéed onions and mushrooms in the skillet. I can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow!

    Reply
  42. Jenn

    December 19, 2018 at 9:50 pm

    I searched for a pork chop recipe online and came across this one. This is my new favorite way to cook pork chops. They came out perfect and even my oftentimes picky 4 year old liked them! This was so fast and easy. Thank you!

    Reply
    • victor

      December 20, 2018 at 9:39 am

      You are very welcome! Glad to hear that you and your little one enjoyed them.

      Reply
  43. Kim

    November 29, 2018 at 11:24 am

    Will a regular frying pan do? I don’t own a cast Iron one.

    Reply
    • victor

      November 29, 2018 at 1:13 pm

      A regular pan will work too.

      Reply
  44. meredith

    November 14, 2018 at 5:47 pm

    I’ve made it your way several times now, will never do any other way again! Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • victor

      November 15, 2018 at 7:58 am

      Glad you liked it. Thanks for your feedback.

      Reply
  45. Susan L

    November 07, 2018 at 7:07 pm

    Absolutely fabulous! No more 30 minutes in the oven, coated with Stuff.

    Reply
  46. Michelle LaPersonerie

    October 27, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    I have been looking for this type of recipe for pork chops, for a long time. After viewing the show today, October 27, I tried to find this recipe in my copy of your cookbook. I have spent quite some time searching the cookbook and still can’t find it. I know you always tell us, at the end of the recipe, that you can find the recipe in the cookbook. Could you please tell me where I can locate it, in the book?

    Reply
    • victor

      October 27, 2018 at 9:51 pm

      You must have confused me with someone else, I never published a cookbook.

      Reply
  47. Renate

    October 22, 2018 at 10:32 pm

    This recipe was fantastic and so easy! I put an onion in pan after flipping pork chops & they were the perfect topping. Turned out delicious. Thank you.

    Reply
  48. Joan

    September 25, 2018 at 5:22 pm

    Purchased center cut thin boneless pork chops.
    Help !! Need simple but delicious was to cook
    Thanks

    Reply
    • victor

      September 25, 2018 at 7:46 pm

      I’d say you found it.

      Reply
  49. Valerie A Gilbert

    September 17, 2018 at 11:28 am

    Gonna try tonight thank you….mine are always dry

    Reply
  50. Summur

    September 15, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    WOW!! I had never fried pork chops before (or baked them for that matter!) I was intimidated about making them. I found this recipe and thought “I can do this”. It was very easy!! The chops turned out beautifully!! I even made a pan sauce (which I have never done) with the drippings. I would recommend this recipe to anyone that is afraid of frying pork chops! Thank you!!!!!

    Reply
    • victor

      September 15, 2018 at 9:15 pm

      You are very welcome.

      Reply
    • Alexis

      July 18, 2019 at 7:35 pm

      Summer, what sauce did you make with the drippings?

      Reply
  51. Jake

    September 02, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    I like pork chops as an alternative to chicken breasts but most recipes out there intimidate me. I am not much of a cook and like simple and quick recipes that also taste good. Your pork chop recipe fits the bill perfectly. I love these chops. And it really, literally took me 10 minutes to prepare them. Great recipe!

    Reply
  52. GB

    May 08, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    Agreed, this is the best way to cook pork chops. Yours look amazing!

    Reply
    • victor

      May 08, 2018 at 10:22 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  53. Kevin

    March 19, 2018 at 11:29 pm

    Thank you for the simple and fast way to cook pork. I’m no longer making hockey pucks for dinner… TY

    Reply

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