2teaspoonshot sauce or 1 tsp red pepper flakes + 1 tsp vinegar
4bone-in center cut pork chops
Kosher salt
ground pepperor black peppercorns
Instructions
Make the buttermilk brine: Whisk to combine buttermilk, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, bay leaves, and hot sauce together in a large shallow mixing bowl or Ziploc bag.
Add the pork chops to the brine, ensuring they are completely submerged. Seal the bag, or if using a bowl, cover the top with plastic wrap. Refrigerate pork chops in buttermilk brine for at least 8 hours, and up to 24 hours.
After marinating, remove meat from the brine. Discard the brine, then rinse the pork chops well under running tap water. Use paper towels to pat the chops dry.
Rub or brush two tablespoons of olive oil over both sides of the chops, then season with salt and pepper or all-purpose seasoning. Let the meat sit at room temperature for 15 - 30 minutes.
Pan Frying
Preheat your skillet (cast iron is perfect for this!) on medium high heat and add 1/4" of cooking oil. Gently add pork chops to the skillet without overcrowding them. If your skillet is too small, fry them in batches.
Cook for 4-5 minutes per side. Use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the meat. Pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145º
Air Frying
Preheat your air fryer to 400º for 5 minutes. Cook pork chops in air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
Use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the meat. Pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145º
Oven Baking
Preheat the oven to 375º. Place the pork chops in an oven safe dish and bake for 15 minutes.
Use a meat thermometer to take the internal temperature of the largest pork chop. Pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145º.
To give the pork chops a golden, seared look, place them under a broiler for 2-3 minutes.
Grilling Instructions
Preheat grill to medium high heat (about 375º) and lightly brush the grates with vegetable oil. Grill pork chops for 7 minutes per side over direct heat.
Use a meat thermometer to take the internal temperature of the largest pork chop. Pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145º.
Serving Instructions
Let pork rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley, if desired.