Use Fresh All Natural Bone-in Pork Center Loins (2 loins per bag, priced per pound) - 22-23lbs to make the juiciest pork chops ever. These loins are meaty, fatty and wonderfully delicious.
Not to be mistaken for pork tenderloins, these Fresh All Natural Bone-in Pork Center Loins come from the animal's back—between the shoulder and back legs—which is the leanest and tenderest part of the animal. It's also the part where you get your classic cut of popular baby back ribs, so you can expect these pork center loins to be just as appetizing and tasteful.
Start by preheating your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. While you wait, season your roast liberally with your favorite dry rub. Then place it in the oven fat side up for 90 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit. When done, take the loins out to rest for at least 15 minutes as you turn up the heat of your oven to 500 degrees. Now put your roast back in the oven for 10 minutes to form a beautiful brown crust. Once finished, remove the loins from the oven and slice between the bones and serve.
This pork center loin can be cooked in many ways. But because this cut is thick and lean, it's best seared then slow roasted in the oven, or grilled over moderate heat. Cook the loins whole, cut them into individual chops, or de-bone them.
Pork chops make the perfect dinner centerpiece. Impress your friends and family by serving your succulent pork chops alone, or with a side of creamy mashed potatoes, hearty salad or gooey macaroni and cheese. Don't forget the wine!
