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You might already know beef porterhouse steaks from trips to the steakhouse. These classic, big portions are composite steaks derived from the part where the tenderloin and top loin meet. This delicious cut isn't just for traditional steaks, though. You can also get pork porterhouse steaks! Just like their beef porterhouse counterparts, the pork porterhouse combines the top loin and tenderloin in one cut.

Also known as a loin chop, this bone-in pork chop has the pork tenderloin on one side of the T-bone and the pork loin on the other. In other words, you're getting the best of both worlds. You can look forward to the top loin's rich taste along with the loin's tender meat, all on a steak cut attached to the bone.

You can't go wrong with pork porterhouse steaks if you're looking for a delicious pork meal. Let Instacart make your day easier when you're ordering your favorite pork porterhouse steak products!

Pork porterhouse steaks are great chops whether you're looking for pork to broil, braise, pan-fry, or grill. The fact that this is a bone-in pork chop will help ensure you get a tasty, moist meal out of your pork. That's because the bone conducts heat, which can help stop the meat from overcooking. Look for pork chops that are pink in color with some marbling and chops at least 1.5 inches thick for the best cooking experience. Marbling, or fat, also helps to add moisture and flavor when you're cooking.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, you should cook pork to 145 degrees Fahrenheit, plus a three-minute rest time, for safe consumption. (If you remember 160 degrees Fahrenheit as the recommendation, you're not wrong ⁠— the USDA lowered the recommended safe cooking temperature of whole cuts of pork to 145 degrees Fahrenheit and added the rest time to their recommendations.) An internal temperature of 145 degrees will get you a slight pink blush in the middle of the meat, ensuring a moist, tender pork chop.

Remember, the thicker your pork porterhouse steaks, the longer it will take them to cook through. A good meat thermometer will go a long way in ensuring you don't overcook (or undercook) your pork.

If you tend to find pork chops tasteless or bland, you can use a simple overnight marinade before cooking. This will help your pork stay juicy when it cooks while adding a touch of extra flavor. Combine an acid (like lemon juice or vinegar), salt, oil, and aromatics (your go-to spices and herbs will work). The acid helps to break down proteins, tenderizing the meat and seasoning it from the inside out.

Marinate your pork in the refrigerator for at least three to four hours, but no longer than 12 hours, before bringing the pork to room temperature when you're ready to cook it. Pork chops need about a half-hour to get to room temperature to keep in moisture while cooking as well as to cook evenly.

If you're cooking pork porterhouse steaks in the oven, quickly sear them first on the stove before transferring. The process of searing forms a crust that seals in juices, keeping pork chops tender during cooking. Finishing the chops in the oven ensures they cook through.

Finally, keep pork chops covered and let them rest for a minimum of 10 minutes before slicing them. That allows the juices to redistribute back into the pork, keeping the meat juicy, tender, and flavorful.