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Pork loin center chops refer to a specific cut of meat from a pig. The pork loin center chop comes from the hip and loin area. Because of its location in the center of the loin, it contains both loin and tenderloin sections. The pork loin center chop is typically large and about 1 inch thick.

A center cut is usually boneless. It's lean and doesn't contain any connective tissue. Sometimes you can find pork loin center chops with a bone. If you want some extra flavor, bone-in pork loin center chops are a great way to go. However, if you don't want to cut around the bone when serving, a boneless option makes the task easier.

To prepare the meat, preheat your oven and let the chops rest at room temperature for about 20 minutes. This resting helps the meat warm up, which makes it easier to cook and improves its texture. After you've allowed the meat to rest for 20 minutes, dry off any excess liquid and season the meat.

You'll want to cook your pork loin center chops in a skillet on the stove before you place them in the oven. This skillet cooking will help your meat thoroughly cook without becoming chewy in texture. After heating the meat in a skillet for about three minutes, flip the chops and bake them in the oven for six to seven minutes at 400 degrees. Remove the pork loin chops and tent them under aluminum foil for three to four minutes until they reach 145 degrees internally. 

Pork loin center chops are a type of meat that you should cook quickly. When cooked slowly, these chops dry out and lose their flavor. It's normal for pork loin center chops to be slightly pink. As long as your pork loin center chops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, they are safe to eat.