Name: Lemon and Herb Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 center-cut bone-in pork chops, at least 1 inch thick; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt and pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons melted butter; 3 garlic cloves finely minced; 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 lemon sliced; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 tiny sprig of rosemary chopped fine; 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano; 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf chopped parsley; Garnish: fresh lemon slices and rosemary sprig

Tender juicy pork chops bursting with citrusy flavor seared perfectly on the stovetop or in the oven.

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Our recipe uses all fresh herbs and fresh lemons to get the best-tasting pork chops ever.

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lemon and herbs sauce for center pork chops

Easy Steps for Making the Best Lemony Pork Chops

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet or casserole pan with parchment paper
Saute the chops in olive oil in a gridded cast iron skillet just until charred marks appear
In a small mixing bowl mix the lemon juice, zest, and seasoning
Pour over the chops
Bake for around 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees using an instant-read thermometer
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lemon juice with zest and herbs and butter

Suggestions and Tips for Lemon Herb Pork Chop Recipe:

If you want a change to outdoor grilling to cook, you can grill pork or grill the chicken for a nice smoked char flavor then broil the topping indoors when it's cooked through.
Add dried herbs in a pinch mixed with Italian-style
Always use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the food is safely cooked at the correct internal temperature of 145 degrees
For a little heat, add some cayenne pepper to the lemon mixture or a few teaspoons of hot sauce
Let the meat rest before serving around 2 minutes before serving
Use thawed fresh cuts of meat never from the frozen state

lemon zest for lemon sauce on the center cut pork chops

Lemon and Herb Pork Chop Shopping List

center cut pork chops (boneless chicken or steak)
fresh parsley, oregano, rosemary
fresh lemon and lemon zest
butter
olive oil
salt, and pepper to taste
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Pork Chops Serving Ideas

Plain steamed rice, any kind of pasta, homemade crusty bread, home fries or fried rice, garlic mashed potatoes and corn on the cob, and cowboy beans, just to name a few of our favorites.

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Italian

Yield: 4

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Lemon and Herb Pork Chops

Tender moist and citrusy-lemon flavored pork chops using the freshest and finest ingredients

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Ingredients

4 center-cut bone-in pork chops, at least 1 inch thick
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons melted butter
3 garlic cloves finely minced
4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 lemon sliced
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tiny sprig of rosemary chopped fine
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf chopped parsley
Garnish: fresh lemon slices and rosemary sprig

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl mix all the herbs, zest, and lemon juice together with lemon slices and set aside.
Heat a gridded-style cast iron skillet with the olive oil and saute the chops on both sides until these get a nice char of grill marks. (see for outdoor grilling in cooking methods).
Place the grilled chops on the baking sheet and pour the juice and butter mixture over them.
Bake for around 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees using an instant-read thermometer.

Notes

Suggestions and Tips for Lemon Herb Pork Chop Recipe:

If you want a change to outdoor cooking, you can grill pork or grill the chicken for a nice smoked char flavor then broil the topping indoors when it's cooked through.
Add dried herbs in a pinch mixed with Italian-style
Always use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the food is safely cooked at the correct internal temperature of 145 degrees
For a little heat, add some cayenne pepper to the lemon mixture or a few teaspoons of hot sauce
Let the meat rest before serving around 2 minutes before serving
Use thawed fresh cuts of meat never from the frozen state

Nutrition Facts

Calories

437.25

Fat (grams)

30.36 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

12.8 g

Carbs (grams)

5.12 g

Fiber (grams)

1.37 g

Net carbs

3.75 g

Sugar (grams)

1.17 g

Protein (grams)

35.81 g

Sodium (milligrams)

233.75 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

147.05 mg

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