SMOKED PORK CHOPS COOKING TIME 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:

• Pat the pork dry and season all over with the sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. In a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet, heat the oil over medium. Add the pork chops, cover with a lid or baking sheet, and cook until browned on the outside and the internal temperature is between 110 and 120 degrees, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Reduce the heat if burning or sizzling wildly.
• Using tongs, stack both chops on top of one another, then grab both chops together and hold upright to sear the fat caps until crisp, about 1 minute. Lay the chops back down in one layer and add the butter, paprika and fennel seeds. Season the butter with salt and pepper. Tilt the skillet and baste the pork by spooning the melting butter and drippings over the pork until the internal temperature registers 130 degrees, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer the pork chops to a lipped plate and pour the butter over top. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with a spoonful of the butter.