Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Spanish Romesco Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared and topped with a vibrant Romesco sauce made from roasted red peppers, almonds, and smoked paprika. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Spanish cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 large roasted red bell peppers
1/4 cup toasted almonds
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
1/2 cup stale bread, torn into pieces
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (for sauce)

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F; remove from heat and rest.
Step 3: Meanwhile, combine 2 large roasted red bell peppers, 1/4 cup toasted almonds, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp sherry vinegar, and 1/2 cup torn stale bread in a food processor. Pulse while slowly streaming in 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil until smooth but still slightly textured.
Step 4: Spoon Romesco sauce generously over rested pork chops and serve warm.