I rubbed baking powder over my raw pork chops. 45 minutes later, this is what happened

meat starts relatively plain and dry.

 

13. My best
    13. weeknight version from here on out

    If I were making these again after work, I’d do this: pat dry 4 pork chops, dust with 2 teaspoons baking powder total, season with 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then let them sit on a rack for 45 minutes. While they rest, I’d make a fast side dish like roasted green beans at 425 degrees Fahrenheit or microwave-steamed baby potatoes finished with  butter and chives.

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    Then I’d sear the chops in cast iron, rest them 5 minutes, and finish with a tiny squeeze of lemon or a 1-tablespoon knob of butter with thyme in the pan. That gives dinner a little “I tried” energy without actually creating more than one pan to wash, which is honestly my kind of cooking.

    14. My final verdict after 45 minutes