Pork Chops

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Ingredients

• 1 Pork chops (quantity as needed)
• 1 Salt, to taste
• 1 Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel.
2. 2. Sprinkle both sides of each chop evenly with salt and black pepper.
3. 3. Place the chops in a cast-iron skillet over low to medium-low heat (approximately 275–300°F / 135–150°C surface temperature). No added fat is specified; period technique relies on the fat rendered from the chops themselves.
4. 4. Cook slowly, turning once, until the chops are tender and well browned on each side, approximately 8–12 minutes per side depending on thickness (16–24 minutes total). Doneness cues: deep golden-brown crust on each side; juices run clear when the meat is pierced at its thickest point; internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) on an instant-read thermometer, followed by a 3-minute rest.