PORK CHOPS WITH SPAGHETTI RECIPES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk egg. In a second small bowl, combine cornmeal, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Dip each pork chop in whisked egg and then dredge in cornmeal mixture. Set aside.
• Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot and heat oil. Place pork chops in pot and brown 2–3 minutes on each side until browned. Press the Cancel button. Remove pork chops.
• Add water to the Instant Pot and insert steamer basket. Place pork chops in basket. Lock lid.
• Press the Steam button and adjust time to 3 minutes. When timer beeps, let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Quick-release any additional pressure until float valve drops. Unlock lid.
• While pressure is releasing, preheat oven to broiler for 500°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Transfer pork chops to prepared baking sheet. Broil 2 minutes until tops are browned. Remove from heat and serve.

Steps:

• Take the pork chops out of the refrigerator and season on both sides with salt and pepper — we use just less than 1/4 teaspoon of fine salt per pork chop. Set the chops aside to rest for 30 minutes.
• Heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190° C).
• Heat the oil in a large oven-safe skillet — such as a cast iron pan — over medium-high heat. As soon as the oil is hot and looks shimmery, pat the pork dry, and then add the pork. Cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. While the pork sears, scatter half of the thyme over the side of the pork chops that are facing up.
• Flip the pork so that the seared side is facing up. (If there is a fattier side of the pork, use kitchen tongs to hold the chops, fat-side-down until it sizzles and browns slightly; about 30 seconds.)
• Scatter the remaining thyme over the seared side of the pork. Arrange lemon wedges around the chops, and then loosely cover with foil or tuck parchment paper around the pan. Slide the skillet into the oven to finish cooking. (If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the pork chops to a baking dish.)
• Bake 8 to 15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 145 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the chop. (Since cook time depends on the thickness of the chops, check for doneness at 5 minutes, then go from there, checking every 2 minutes.) If you do not have a thermometer, you will know they are done, if the juices run clear when cutting into the chops.
• Transfer pork chops to a plate, then cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes. Serve with additional herbs, roasted lemon wedges, and a spoonful of pan juices on top.