The Best Pork Chop You'll Ever Make (Restaurant-Quality) | Epicurious 101

In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef and culinary instructor Frank Proto demonstrates how to make the best pork chops you've ever had at home.
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Director: Parisa Kosari
Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
Editor: JC Scruggs
Talent: Frank Proto
Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
Creative Producer: Debbie Wong
Culinary Producer: Jessica Do
Culinary Associate Producer: Leslie Raney
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Amanda Broll
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Jake Robbins
Audio Engineer: Rachel Suffian
Researcher: Vivian Jao
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Lauren Worona
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[@Gezajozsi]

I see a Frank video, I'm whipping out the notebook, and writing down everything

[@robwilliams6753]

Same here. Just waiting for him to post to his own channel again, it's been a while.

[@channelofmojos2779]

I just save it to a Playlist.

[@natel42069]

Frank my beloved

[@creoole4631]

+1 and Mr. Saul too

[@MikefromQueens]

Or just save the video

[@girlygirl2969]

Frank and Saul are my favorite chefs to watch. No question. Thank you chef Frank, I must make this sauce.

[@DriveBySusy]

same!!!!

[@JayNYOne]

Saul? Please share! (I’m probably going to feel pretty dumb when you do)

[@rizmark5522]

too much salt if you have diabetes or heart problems

[@TheDrunkenmaster44]

@@JayNYOne he’s the Mexican chef on this channel

[@iconoclast137]

chef jean-pierre is an amazing youtube chef

[@miguelelasmar]

These are some of the best tutorials I’ve ever seen. Thank you chef. All actionable advice, zero fluff.

[@ekspatvos6264]

Fully agree.

[@VK4502B]

I always enjoy seeing Frank cook and explain something.

[@forteandblues]

Frank is one of my 3 top coaches/chefs

[@janfwagner]

Absolutely love the skill of Mr Proto, love his passion for cooking and love his idea for the sauce for this chop!

[@_Toxicity]

I'd love to see a video on How To--with herbs! How To use every herb: chop, mince, dried--and most importantly, a little about their culinary background and a lot of recommendations on how to use them!

[@madelaine0601]

They've got video of that... Back some years ago.Look under their Playlist and then look for Mastery something and Big Guide... lots of stuff to learn!

[@linda.christie]

You're one of my favorite Epicurious chefs! You explain things well, and it is easy to see you love what you do. There are a couple who are way too much of a braggart for my taste!

[@McCulleyJr]

Great tutorial and recipe, thanks Chef Frank.

[@tw8464]

Thanks for this video. Chef shows every detail of his technique, all specifics and clearly demonstrates everything. Well done!

[@schneids02]

This is outstanding. I can’t even fathom all those flavors. Gonna try this one. Well done Chef!

[@JimmyBrazy]

Frank doesn't miss. More Frank. Please.

[@lisamathis6962]

Frank, I just wanted to say thank you. I watch your videos and learn so much.

[@jerbrew701]

I really enjoy Frank, his recipes and tips!

[@mrfarenheit0323]

I don’t know much about food but Frank’s passion is infectious

[@butcho7492]

OMG. That looks beyond amazing.

[@tafmianazam8349]

Crystal clear instructions 👌

[@LooneyLoonz-ct2ug]

Your an AWESOME teacher, THANK YOU!

[@gregc1331]

Excellent and natural explanation on pan sauces. Thanks.

[@Pizzageek-jc4xp]

can't wait to try this tomorrow. you make it look perfect. Wish me luck!

[@8gti9]

That's a BEAUTIFUL chop!!!!

[@MoChua]

Simple, clear and amazing. Thanks.

[@mond000]

Just made this recipe, and they were the best pork chops I've ever eaten! Thanks!

[@127Kronos]

Adapted this recipe to the ingredients I had at the moment. Probably the most delicious meal I made for myself. Amazing.

[@JustinMcGarry]

I made this tonight and the sauce was unbelievable! We were taking turns scraping the pan with a spoon and eating it while we were cleaning up. 😂

[@jameswagner8634]

That was a great cooking presentation. Thank you frank.

[@rubenherrera9645]

Thank you Frank!! This was a learning experience 😊

[@KyleBaran90]

This is a fantastic guide just for the sauce alone. Going to use this video as a base next time I cook up some meat

[@TheGlamorousLifeofNae]

I love pork chops!!! 😋😍 This looks delicious.

[@robertgrayis]

great dish, executed perfectly

[@user-og6mp3sn9r]

I made this for my husband last night. He was blown away. Unfortunately, we only had one pork chop, so I didn't get to taste it!

[@Norton1531]

You sound like a high quality wife!

[@charliebrown6846]

Wspaniały schaboszczak! brawo Mistrzu

[@crunkycrunker]

I’d love to see a video where you cook 4 pork chops simultaneously, eg for family dinner.

[@boogywoogy]

Yes! How to do this without 2-3 pans at once?

[@martelinthekitchen2798]

Just use a bigger pan and cook all chops at once or two at a time.

[@MrDostors]

Sear them on the pan one by one, then finish them in the oven at 350 until they reach 145F

[@crunkycrunker]

@@MrDostors I've done it before with individual pans and with 1 huge pan but I'd like to see a pro do it.

[@DavidZwarych]

If you buy a Family Pack of 8 pork chops...you cook 7 in the oven, covered. Save one for the showmanship with the flaming brandy. Enjoy your family company while drinking wine and eating appetizers. When chops in oven are done, you serve the family meal.

[@bendierking6986]

We need to see an Epicurious blooper reel. I know not everything goes as planned, and people mess up lines or accidentally knock over something or royally screw up and burn a dish.

[@kendelaigarner2174]

OMG I would love to see an Epicurious blooper reel. Forgetting the lines, laughing at themselves for messing up, and interruptions during records.

[@morrismonet3554]

This was a blooper. He totally overcooked it.

[@sisteele684]

Never seen this guy before but I’m a new fan! Love cooking and LOVE your videos 🎉

[@cocacola99]

Always enjoy Frank's cooking!

[@BadPenny3]

I really can't wait to make this pork chop...I just ate dinner but I'm already hungry after this video!

[@izzaacalley]

Amazing video, usually I burn my food and have to suffer through eating it. I thought I had done the same and cooked it wrong, I prepared for the worst and my mind was blown, this is amazing

[@e.conboy4286]

Try turning down the heat you’re using… that works for me. Also some pans or skillets have thicker bottoms, don’t know which brand he is using.

[@maddaxy]

Frank your skill as an instructor is on par with your culinary skill. thanks Great edit also!

[@knappdaddy]

Simply WOW !

[@jackprick9797]

I modified the recipe. Used dry rosemary instead of thyme and also added dry organo and dry piquine chili peppers and sriracha seasoning. It was fantastic! I did not make the sauce. Once basting of pork chop was done, i removed removed a bit of the oil/butter and threw in steamed white rice into the pan to soak up the flavors and i scrapped the pan to get some of those delicious browned spices. Ate this with some Italian red wine - Amarone Della Valpolicella. Like I said, FANTASTIC!!! Thank you!

[@barryjames73]

I love how these videos are easy to follow even for a novice cook.

[@donnaeichenlaub8180]

I made this tonight…. Delicious! Thank you!!

[@victorteran4879]

Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful video, I loved it because I consider that the chef has very high level to explain and teach this wonderful and delicious dishes. Thank you again for sharing this video

[@oneupmanship]

Made it, loved it. Going to use the sauce again, for pork tenderloin next. Really turns the pork into more of a fine dining experience

[@ekspatvos6264]

Love this video… fresh, succinct, great knowledge transfer and of course gastronomic. 🙏 New subscriber.

[@micili97]

I loove this cnannel, it is so informative and easy to follow along 😊

[@heatherlynch7480]

Just made it… Delicious! Thank you

[@josephparenteau7383]

This is truly the best vid on chops... learn this, then be creative in making variations...

[@al.ignatenko]

Frank, I did this recepie and sauce and it was mindblowing! Thank you! The only thing I found - making sauce took longer than I thought, considering the reduction.. but it was well worth it!!

[@henryrea6263]

Made this last night and it turned out great!!!

[@sheldonf]

Thank you for this!

[@Polletross]

Frank is such a great instructor!

[@nancydelu4061]

These folks rock. My thanks.

[@alfredanderson2586]

Thanks for another great recipe

[@RootlessNZ]

Thanks so much for this Chef Frank. I've often had problems when frying a pork chop, but your way has cleared that up for me. I look forward to trying it.

[@kennethwu115]

Beautiful recipe Chef ❤

[@SilatShooter]

Great Video!!! Best I have come across to make a pork chop, which I struggle to make tasty. Will follow this to a T.

[@ajtuedon3908]

My favorite chef on this channel.

[@CambodianCuisineOfficial]

Great tutorial and recipe. Yummy Yummy.

[@abpob6052]

I love a high quality pork chop. I have them a couple times a week. Paired up with some au gratin potatos and asparagus and it's a fine dining evening!

[@phoneuser8670]

Made these yesterday. Delicious

[@JasonGrace1]

They came out fantastic, I took a little liberty on the sauce and opted for marsala wine instead of the apple stuff and it turned out fabulous. Thanks brotha

[@user-he5vc6mn3v]

Chef Frank is a great teacher.

[@wmbrice]

Beautiful!

[@josephsmith961]

Beautiful, chef.

[@nonax5472]

Taking that moment to appreciate the chop , priceless! 😂☺️. Yummy 😋. New subscriber.

[@cgreenfield6655]

That looks amazing

[@sprednxtnd]

that looked incredible

[@lugalzagissi]

He got my whole room full of smoke with that pork chop.

[@cliffleath7983]

Great video!!

[@nixer8984]

Awesome presentation Chef. I just recently tried Chef Jean-Pierre's bring technique for big pork chop and am absolutely thrilled with how much more juicy the chop ends up. Loved the sauce will try it next chop.

[@randallmarsh1187]

Brine technique.

[@Katch.22]

😍😋 Can't wait! I'm making this after I pick my Mom up! I'm getting hungier and hungier watching 😂 so I'll be back in an hour! 😢❤😂

[@hippodehippyz]

Thank you Frank Proto I was able to make my first steak for my grandparents for the first time

[@bradleythrall8152]

How much chicken stock did you end up using?

[@rhinomechanics8423]

Awesome !

[@oldjoeclarke.]

Beautiful, going to the Butchers this Thursday to get some, cheers fella...

[@algini12]

Wow Chef Frank, this was the best Pork sauce I aver made. I even had noodles with the sauce, and the sauce on the noodles transformed the noodles too. Made multiple chops and there was still plenty of sauce. Never saw your stuff before, and I'm gonna look for your other recipes. 😋

[@jimstevens2981]

Lets get in there! Looks Delicious!

[@tomgio1]

Love Proto, have been watching videos on his own channel for awhile. Only potential addition I’d recommend, is some champagne vinegar or fresh lemon juice to balance as needed.

[@Aaron751]

I made this dish for my wife and I. I could NOT believe it. Somehow I cooked a pork chop that was actually delicious! And that sauce is incredible.

[@p.g.3806]

I copied Frank's approach with the pan sauce but tried it with a few alternative ingredients. Started with the shallots, then threw in some IPA to deglaze. Next, added the cream (I used half & half) and the butter. Then threw in some shitake mushroom powder & chipotles (split, de-seaded, and soaked in a little water ahead of time) and finished with fresh lemon thyme + S&P. Same bubbling approach to know it's finished. It was probs the most incredible sauce i've ever made and took the pork chop to the stratosphere.

[@cruzmakaveli9891]

That looks delicious !

[@TheRickdoggie]

I made this tonight. The sauce was killer!! My family loved it.

[@bradleythrall8152]

How much chicken stock did you use?

[@naG22fr]

Tried it tonight, that was delicious! I added mushrooms as well.

[@rodneywallace4958]

Very nice, chef.

[@Reviveftp]

Thank you!

[@caseybahrabadi2185]

Fantastic

[@curlyb4c95]

Just cooked this Saturday, April 20, 2024. Freakin’ delicious!!!!!!!❤ Absolutely incredible! That sauce…🔥. And the chop was so tender! I’ve never had a pork chop SO AMAZING! FR. Thank you, Chef!

[@Kumurajiva]

i m gonna make this! thank you

[@crutch132]

Im going to make this tonight for my wife. I'll be back, to tell u if she liked it

[@caitlinallen8400]

When my daughter was little her nickname was "pork chop" so now everytime I hear the term it makes me laugh and want to give her a hug ❤ 😊

[@jude1o034]

thanks chef for the perfect dinner year round

[@bobcat409]

Excellent

[@bigsandwich1238]

Yes! After ive had everyone i know tell me that they hate porkchops because they only bake them with bread crumbs until theyre dried out, i love the fact that a professional chef pan sears them like a steak just like i do. I usually just season it and cook it in the garlic oil and butter though so im gonna have to try out some pan sauce next time.

[@kathlynterry8196]

I’m drooling on my iPad!🌊

[@amberr8481]

Made these tonight - used rosemary, applecider vinigar, and half & half because that's what i had on hand. It was hard to do 3 pork chops all at once for me, but it made my family's must make again list.😊

[@megandavis2496]

how long did this recipe take to come to fruition?

[@amberr8481]

My son, who is autistic made this last night. He did it by himself and cooked mashed potatoes. Doing everything, he took about 45 minutes.

[@mikealderfer3175]

Thank you for this. I made it tonight for my wife and I with a Marsala wine. It was delicious!!!

[@timmorozco]

Throw some braised cabbage in that cream sauce and use that for the pork chop bed 🤌

[@crisc9280]

You almost didn't want to cut into Frank? Step aside son and I'll show you cutting into it with a SYMPHONY of flavors is the best part.

[@scorpionstingz4983]

Thumbs up because it is the technique. Anyone can follow a recipe for better or for worse.