🥩 Ranch Pork Chops (Juicy & Crispy)
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
1 packet ranch seasoning (or ~2 Tbsp homemade mix)
1–2 Tbsp olive oil or melted butter
Optional but 🔥:
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Black pepper
Fresh parsley (for topping)
Option 1: Oven-Baked (easy + juicy)
Best if you want hands-off cooking
Preheat oven to 400°F / 205°C
Pat pork chops dry (this helps them crisp)
Rub both sides with oil or butter
Sprinkle ranch seasoning evenly on both sides
Place on a lined baking sheet or in a baking dish
Bake 18–22 minutes (until cooked through)
Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for extra browning
Rest 3–5 minutes before serving
Option 2: Pan-Seared (crispy edges)
Best if you want fast + golden crust
Heat a skillet on medium-high with oil
Season pork chops with ranch mix
Sear 3–4 minutes per side
Lower heat, cover, cook 2–3 more minutes until done
Rest before serving
Option 3: Slow Cooker (fall-apart tender)
Best if you like super juicy meat
Season pork chops with ranch mix
Add to slow cooker
Optional: add ½ cup chicken broth
Cook Low 5–6 hrs or High 2–3 hrs
🔥 Extra Flavor Upgrades
Add sliced onions + baby potatoes to bake together
Mix ranch seasoning with a little mayo or sour cream for a creamy topping
Finish with a squeeze of lemon for brightness
Toss in green beans or carrots on the tray for a full meal
If you want, tell me how you’re cooking them (oven, pan, air fryer, slow cooker) and I’ll dial this in perfectly for your kitchen setup 👌
