How do I cook pork chops so they don't dry out?

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asked Nov 7, 2022 in Cooking by Larams84 (1,030 points)
How do I cook pork chops so they don't dry out?

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answered Nov 8, 2022 by Gracy (125,580 points)
To cook your pork chops so they don't dry out you should fry the pork chops using high heat until they are seared golden brown.

Fry one side of the pork chops until they are golden brown and then flip them over and place the pork chops directly into the oven for around 15 to 20 minutes.

To keep pork chops from drying out in the oven bake the pork chops at a high temperature for a shorter time.

You should bake your pork chops at 425 F for 15 to 20 minutes.

You could also add a pan of water to the oven to help keep moisture in the oven and to keep the pork chops from becoming dry.

When baking pork chops in the oven they should be uncovered while baking and then once they are done you should cover them with foil for around 3 minutes before serving.

When cooking pork chops it's best to use both butter and oil for flavor and for the best tasting pork chops.

You should use oil to sear the pork chops and then use butter to flavor the pork chops as you bake them.

You can also cook the pork chops on the stove as well using oil for searing and then finish the pork chops with butter for the flavor.

Apple cider vinegar helps to tenderize the pork meat and also add flavor by working it's way into the pork meat which causes the pork meat to come out juicy.

Soaking pork chops in milk helps tenderize the meat better than other marinades and the milk enzymes break down the proteins and softens the pork's fibers which makes the pork more tender.

The milk tenderized pork chops also remain juicier and reduces the risk of the pork meat from drying out during cooking.

When you put salt on raw pork the salt draws out some of the moisture and makes the pork firmer.

The secret to tender pork chops is to sear the pork chops over high heat for around 3 minutes.

Then flip them over and bake them the rest of the way in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes being sure to not overcook them.

Pork chops do not get more tender the longer you bake them.

The longer you bake the pork chops the more tough and less tender they become so you don't want to cook the pork chops too long or you'll have tough pork chops.

The best way to make the perfect tender pork chops is to first sear the pork chops in a really hot pan for around 3 minutes and then flipped them over and cook them the rest of the way in the oven.

Pork chops should be baked in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

The difference between pork loin and pork tenderloin is that pork loin usually have bones while pork tenderloin is boneless.

However pork loin can also be boneless as well and also pork loin is larger than pork tenderloin.

To shred your pulled pork first place the cooked pork meat on a large cutting board and use a large knife to cut the pork meat into large pieces.

Next insert two forks into a piece of the pork meat and pull it in opposite directions to get the long and thin shreds and then repeat with the remaining pork meat.

When buying pork for pulled pork you should have at least one third to one half pound of pulled pork meat per person.

If you have 1 person eating the pulled pork then one half pound of pork meat should be enough for pulled pork.

For more than 2 people then you should have a few lbs to 4 to 5 lbs of pork for pulled pork depending on how many people you're serving.

The best cut of pork for pulled pork is pork shoulder.

Pork loin can be used for pulled pork but pork tenderloin cannot as it's a different cut of meat.

As long as you're using pork loin and not the pork tenderloin the pork loin will work great for pulled pork although pork shoulder is best for pulled pork.

You can tell when pulled pork is done cooking when the pulled pork is fork tender.

Fork tender means the pulled pork meat can be easily pierced with a fork without resistance and easily falls apart with a little pressure).

You can overcook pulled pork and overcooking pulled pork causes the pulled pork to dry out.

Cooking the pulled pork at temperatures of between 205-210 degrees Fahrenheit yields perfectly tender pork, however cooking pulled pork over 210 degrees causes the meat to dry out and toughen up.

While cooking your pulled pork, be sure to reserve the juices, fat drippings, or cooking liquid if you're the type to set it and really forget it.

Foods that you can serve with pulled pork include.

Sweet corn fritters.

Spicy Collard Greens.

Honey Butter Biscuits or just plain butter biscuits or biscuits in general

Cucumber Tomato Salad.

Onion and Tomato Curtido Salad.

Coleslaw.

Cornbread.

You can also make pulled pork sandwiches by placing some pulled pork and even some BBQ sauce on some bread.

Pulled pork is an American barbecue dish, more specifically a dish of the Southern U.S., based on shredded barbecued pork shoulder.

It is typically slow-smoked over wood; indoor variations use a slow cooker.

The meat is then shredded manually and mixed with a sauce.

Cooking the pork low and very slow is the secret to the juiciest and most tender pulled pork.

Serve the pork as is or feel free to stir in your favorite barbecue or other sauces at the end of cooking.

Pork shoulder is ideal for pulling purposes.

It has an optimum fat content that yields to create tender, melty meat, but it's essential you cook it slowly to allow the protein to break down properly.

Also known as hand-pulled or simply pulled pork, this type of meat is typically made with the Boston butt, which is a cut of meat taken from the pork shoulder.

The cut is slow roasted and may be smoked with hickory or other woods.

It's hard to overcook the well-marbled and fatty shoulder cut. However, it can become mushy due to the acids in the sauce if the cooking continues too long beyond the recommended cook times.

Make sure to keep an eye on the pork and take a bite for the best gauge of doneness.

The best BBQ sauces for pulled pork are.

    Blues Hog Original BBQ Sauce.
    Guys Award Winning Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce.
    Lillies Q-Smoky BBQ Sauce.
    Hughes Sugar-Free Original Barbecue Sauce.
    Montgomery Inn Barbecue Sauce.
    Open Pit Original Barbecue Sauce.
    Bone Suckin Sauce Original Seasoning & Rub.

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