How to Make Pesto-Coated Center-Cut Pork Chop - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly satisfying about a perfectly cooked pork chop. The crisp exterior and juicy, tender interior make it a dinner time favorite for many. However, if you're looking to up your pork chop game, you'll want to try this Pesto-Coated Center-Cut Pork Chop recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of skill, you can transform a basic pork chop into a delicious and flavorful masterpiece that will have your taste buds singing.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 6 tablespoons basil pesto, divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 (8 ounce) center-cut boneless pork chops (3/4-inch thick)
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 38 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 3 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 of the pesto over into the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add olive oil.
  • Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Cook pork chops in the hot oil until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to baking dish and top each with remaining pesto. Season with red pepper flakes. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 1 1/2 hours. Allow pork chops to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    612 cal.

    • Total Fat: 50g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 489mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 352mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 626mg