Family favorite a nd easy-to-make Hidden Valley Ranch seasoned thick cut french pork chops recipe !
This bone-in chops recipe is delicious and comes together in a matter of minutes. Thick cut and skillet-cooked pork chops are a kid and adult favorite around here.
Easy Weeknight Dinner - Pair it with a delicious glass of white wine to make it a complete meal.
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- Ingredients
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- Air Fry Pork Chops
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Ingredients
- Pork Chops - French cut, bone-in, or thick cut are preferred) I buy them from Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods.
- Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning - Can purchase a seasoning bottle at Costco or buy individual packages at local grocery stores.
- High Temperature Cooking Oil- Avocado Oil works great!
The seasoning works great for my Restaurant Style Homemade Buttermilk Ranch as well.
Instructions
Clean the pork chops by trimming off excess fat and pat them dry.
Season the French Cut Pork Chops until it is evenly distributed then set them aside.
The pork chops will begin to absorb the seasoning and look like this after a few minutes.
Heat a cast-iron skillet until hot. Brush a high heat oil on the skillet such as avocado oil and then place the chops on the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes.
Flip and cook the ranch pork chops until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. Serve them warm with a side of vegetables.
Pair it with…
- Brussels Sprouts
- Potato Salad
- Easy Macaroni and Cheese
Air Fry Pork Chops
Yes, you can air fry these pork chops. I cook them at 450 degrees for about 8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. The timing can vary based on the thickness of the bone-in pork chop.
Top Tips
- Let the meat rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.
- Bone-In French Cut Pork Chops are my favorite.
- Cut it into small bite sized pieces for kids.
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Ranch Pork Chop
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- ▢ 2 french cut pork chops
- ▢ 4 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- ▢ oil
- ▢ green vegetable of your choice
- ▢ potato variation of your choice
Instructions
- Turn on oven 450 degrees.
- Place a stovetop grill pan on high heat. This is the grill pan I use.
- Wash and dry the pork chops thoroughly. (NOTE: let the meat sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking)
- Evenly spread oil on each prok chop.
- Add two tablespoon of ranch seasoning to each pork chop (1 tablespoon on each side).
- Using tongs, place both pork chops on the grill pan. Let it cook for about 4 minutes. (NOTE: Do not move or flip the meat more than once).
- Flip the pork chops over and immediately place the grill pan into the hot oven. Let it cook for 4 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and transfer pork chops to a platter/cutting board/plate. Let the meat REST for 3 minutes before cutting.
- Enjoy with a green vegetable (I prefer brussels sprouts, asparagus, or green beans) and a potato variation of your choice.
Notes
I do not recommend it for this recipe.
Yes! Cook these at 450 degrees for about 8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
Ranch Pork Chop
Ingredients
- 2 french cut pork chops
- 4 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- oil
- green vegetable of your choice
- potato variation of your choice
Instructions
- Turn on oven 450 degrees.
- Place a stovetop grill pan on high heat. This is the grill pan I use.
- Wash and dry the pork chops thoroughly. (NOTE: let the meat sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking)
- Evenly spread oil on each prok chop.
- Add two tablespoon of ranch seasoning to each pork chop (1 tablespoon on each side).
- Using tongs, place both pork chops on the grill pan. Let it cook for about 4 minutes. (NOTE: Do not move or flip the meat more than once).
- Flip the pork chops over and immediately place the grill pan into the hot oven. Let it cook for 4 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and transfer pork chops to a platter/cutting board/plate. Let the meat REST for 3 minutes before cutting.
- Enjoy with a green vegetable (I prefer brussels sprouts, asparagus, or green beans) and a potato variation of your choice.
Notes
Recipe Courtesy of The Curry Mommy
This is an easy Indian tandoori fish masala recipe that’s low carb and quick to make!
Whitefish is marinated with a homemade fish masala and then cooked until tender. It pairs well with rice , slaw , or vegetables for a complete meal.
My favorite types of fish to use for this Indian recipe are catfish, tilapia, halibut, or cod. If those are hard to find, then know that any whitefish will work well.
Want to try another tasty meal? Give my Lamb Chops a try!
- Ingredients
- Instructions
- Equipment
- Substitutions
- Variations
- Storage and Reheating
- Fish Types
- Pair it with…
- Top Tips
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Ingredients
- whitefish (catfish, tilapia, cod, halibut, etc)
- garlic
- ginger
- turmeric powder or fresh
- coriander powder
- tandoori masala (I like Raja Brand)
- black pepper
- red chili powder
- oil
- salt
- cilantro for garnishment
Instructions
Combine the fish masala ingredients.
Add the patted dry fish filets one at a time to lightly coat them each.
Marinate by setting it aside until you are ready to cook (I don’t recommend marinating longer than 24 hours).
Place the fish in a crisper pan and cook at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
Equipment
- Crisper Pan for oven method
- Wide flat pan for stove top method
- Large bowl for marinating and making the tandoori fish masala
- Spatula
Substitutions
- Tandoori Masala- Use any brand of tandoori masala available. A little goes a long way in this recipe.
- Kashmiri Chili Powder- substitute with paprika
Variations
- Less Spice- Add very little spices (ginger, garlic, tandoori masala, Kashmiri chili, and red chili powder)
- More Spice- Garnish with fresh green chili peppers.
Storage and Reheating
Marinating- The fish can be marinated for about 24 hours but I do not recommend anything more than that since the fish masala has salt.
Reheating- Use a toaster or oven to reheat the cooked fish in a pan with a cover until heated through at 350 degrees. Feel free to use foil as a cover.
Fish Types
You can use any white fish that is readily available to you. In my experience, I have used the following and all have worked well…
- Catfish (Indian Catfish is my favorite)
- Halibut
- Cod
- Dover Sol
- Tilapia
- Grouper
Pair it with…
- Roti
- Slaw , Avocado, and an Onion Salad for Fish Tacos
- Onion Salad and lemon wedge
- White Rice
- Masala Rice
- Quinoa
- Chutney!
Top Tips
- I do not recommend marinating the fish for more than 24 hours.
- Let the fish sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before cooking.
- Oven baked results in a delicious soft flaky texture.
- When cooking the fish in a pan, I only like to flip it once. Cook the second side for half the time the first time was cooked. Hence, cook for 4 minutes, flip, and cook for 2 minutes.
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Tandoori Fish Recipe- Oven Baked or Pan Seared
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Fish Masala Ingredients
- ▢ 1 teaspoon fresh grated garlic
- ▢ ½ teaspoon ginger
- ▢ 1 teaspoon turmeric (fresh preferred)
- ▢ 2 tablespoon dry coriander powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon tandoori masala (I like Raja Brand)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
- ▢ 3 tablespoon water
- ▢ 1 tablespoon oil
- ▢ ¾ teaspoon salt (I use Mortons iodized salt)
- ▢ red chili powder
Fish Ingredients
- ▢ 1½ lb white fish (catfish, tilapia, cod, halibut, etc)
- ▢ lemon wedge for garnishment.
- ▢ cilantro for garnishment
Instructions
Making the Fish Masala and Marinating the Fish
- Combine the fish masala ingredients and set the bowl aside.
- Add the patted dry fish filets to the bowl and try to cover them all with masala the best you can.
- Set it aside until you are ready to cook.
- Before cooking, keep the fish at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
Stove Top Cooking Instructions
- Heat a pan on high heat. After it is heated through, spray a little oil on the pan and then lay the filets flat to cook making sure not to over crowd the pan.
- Let it cook for about 3-5 minutes on medium-high heat (depending on thickness). If you are unsure when to flip: My tip here is wait until the fish begins to change to a slight white color on the sides and towards the top edges. I only flip the fish one time.
- Flip each filet over and cook for an additional 2 minutes. SIDE NOTE: Cook the second side of the fish only half the time you cooked the first side.
- Remove filets from the pan, garnish with cilantro, and serve with a fresh lemon wedge.
Oven Cooking Method
- Heat oven to 400 degrees and place the oven rack at least two settings down from the top.
- Line the bottom of the crisper pan with parchment paper then place the crisper rack over it.
- One filet at time lay it on top trying not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook the fish in the oven for about 15 minutes. Time will vary based on thickness of the fish. There is no flipping needed when using this method.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with cilantro, and serve warm.
A tender white flaky fish marinated with herbs and spices that is traditionally made in a Tandoori Oven. Spices like garlic, ginger, red chili powder, and a combination of masala make up the tandoori flavored base.
You bet! When using the right fish this recipe is perfect for Whole30, paleo, and keto diets.
An oven is made in many shapes and sizes, but normally a cylinder imitating the shape of a beehive.
A mixture of coriander powder, Kashmiri chili, garam masala, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and a few other spices make up the majority of the seasoning.
Using the spices listed marinate the fish and set it aside until ready to cook.
With the right kitchen, yes you can cook fish in a microwave. Look into buying a steamer that is made specifically to steam foods such as this Microwave Fish Gadget .
When you are ready to cook, lay the fish on an oven rack pan and spray some oil on top of the fish. Then bake for 15 minutes at 400.
I highly recommend a white flaky fish such as catfish, tilapia, halibut, or cod.
Wash with water and pat it dry before cooking.
