Quick Look at this Easy Pork Chop Seasoning
- Ready In: 5 minutes!
- Yield: enough seasoning for 4 pork chops
- Main Ingredients: kosher salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder + ground mustard
- Dietary Info: Whole30, Paleo, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
- Best For: pork chops, but would add great flavor to any cut of pork
- Why You’ll Love It: Whether you are making juicy grilled pork chops in the summer or oven baked pork chops in the winter, you need a good seasoning to bring ALL the flavor. Just grab 7 simple spices from your spice cabinet and you will have the BEST pork chop seasoning in 5 minutes!
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Key Ingredients + Substitutions
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- Paprika & Garlic Powder – if you have or are able to find the smoked versions of these spices, I highly recommend using them for an added smokey flavor!
- Lemon Pepper & Ground Mustard – my secret ingredients to give your chops a wonderful depth of flavor – the perfect compliments to pork.
- Optional Cayenne Pepper – a great way to add a little kick of heat!
Flavor Variations
Change up the flavor profile with any of these variations:
- Love Herbs? Add some dried thyme and rosemary.
- Need a BBQ Twist? Try some brown sugar and chili powder.
- Heat it Up? Mix in a little cayenne pepper and/or chipotle powder.
How To Make Pork Chop Seasoning
Step 1 – Measure out the spices.
Step 2 – Mix them up!
When To Season Pork Chops?
Letting the seasoning sit on the pork chops for 15-30 minutes before cooking will help bring out the meat’s natural flavors. If you have the time, pork chops can be seasoned, covered tightly, and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking. This dry-brining helps enhance the flavor even more!
Step 3 – Coat both sides of each pork chop with the seasoning.
Pro Tip!
Purchase fresh pork chops, season them, and then store in a freezer-safe bag (try and remove as much air as possible) in the freezer. Thaw in the the fridge overnight and then cook any way you want. It makes it easier for you to cook right away and the seasoning is able to really penetrate those meat fibers for maximum flavor!
Best Ways To Cook Pork Chops With Pork Seasoning
This seasoning is great on pork chops cooked any way you want but a few of our favorite ways to cook them are:
*Pro Tip: use a meat thermometer – the internal temp should reach 145 degrees F.
Pork Chop Seasoning FAQ
For best results, store in an airtight container in the pantry (out of the sun) at room temperature for up to 3 months. You can store it longer, but the flavors may start to become more muted over time.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ tablespoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine: In a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, ½ tablespoon lemon pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon ground mustard, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Mix to combine.
- Use or Store: Use in your favorite pork chop recipe (we love the best grilled pork chops) or store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Storage: for best results, store in an airtight container in the pantry (out of the sun) at room temperature for up to 3 months. It can be stored longer, but the flavors may start to become more muted over time.
- Make Ahead: feel free to make a double or triple batch, so you always have it on hand!
- Spice it Up: if you want to add a little cayenne pepper or chili powder to bring a little heat to this spice mixture, feel free!
Bridget says
Yes – this made the best grilled pork chops!
Julia says
Can you put a little bit of this spice with pork before canning it?
Erin says
Oh gosh good question, Julia! I can’t say I have much experience canning pork so I don’t have an answer for you – sorry!