Boneless pork chops in cast iron skillet then oven

Step 3: Sear Pork Chops Before Baking The real key for irresistible oven-baked pork chops is searing them in a skillet first. In an extra-large skillet, heat one tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add two bone-in chops or up to four boneless pork chops.

Season with salt and pepper on all sides and get your cast iron pan hot on the stove top. Sear pork chops on all sides, about 2 minutes per side until nicely charred then place in oven and roast for about 6-8 minutes until internal temp reaches 135 degrees Fahrenheit (mostly cooked through).

Because one of the best ways to bake pork chops is to start in an oven-safe skillet on the stove and then transfer them into a hot oven. High-heat frying sears them to a golden brown; and a moderately hot oven (400 degrees F) bakes the pork chops gently enough to keep them from drying out.

There's no need to flip the pork chops in the oven as they cook nice and evenly. Can you eat pork chops a little pink? Pork chops should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees, which produces nice juicy chops that are a little pink inside.