Reversed Sear Pork Chops

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I don’t know about you but I always had a little problem with grilling pork chops.

Either they are not too juicy or they are a little charged on the outside.

Here are my tips on how to use reversed sear to cook some killer pork chops.

The first thing I have to mention is that I started using some thicker-cut pork chops instead of the thinner ones. I also tried this on thick-sliced pork tenderloin and this also gave an amazing result.

What You Need

• Thick pork chops. About 1 inch.
• Grill thermometer
• Grill or oven at 225 degrees Fahrenheit
• Hot grill, oven broiler, or skillet

Slow Cook

Heat the oven or grill to 225 degrees and cook your pork chop.

Here comes the important part: Use a meat thermometer like one of these. And monitor the temperature.

Remove it from the oven or grill when the internal temperature reaches 115 degrees. I will not look nice but believe me, it is done and very juicy. (I know because I took a bite)

Now, let it rest for a while and preheat the grill to hot or the oven to broil. You can also use a skillet or grill pan of course. (I prefer cast iron) .

Grill

Broil or grill your pork chop now like you always do, but remember that all you do is make it look nicer. It is already done. Here are the steps again:

Reversed Sear Pork Chop In 5 Steps

• Grill or oven at 225 degrees
• Cook pork chop to 115 degrees F internal
• Let rest and turn the oven to broil or heat the grill to hot
• Grill pork chop to the color you like to see
• Enjoy a nice juicy pork chop

Let me know if you have tried this way of reversed grilling pork chops and how you liked it.

You can find more of these recipes in the Pork Recipes section.

Eddie van Aken

Eddie van Aken is the founder of The Grilling Dutchman, where he teaches practical, no-nonsense BBQ and outdoor cooking. With years of hands-on experience working with grills, smokers, and live fire, he focuses on techniques that actually work in real backyards.
When he’s not cooking, Eddie tests and reviews outdoor gear and equipment for PracticalBackyard.com. Learn more about Eddie van Aken.