How To Make Herb & Lemon Pork Chops
The pork chop is among the most popular cuts of meat around the world. And like most cuts of pork, it has a mild meaty flavor that works well with a lot of flavor combos. So, it’s not really so surprising to know that you can recreate lots of dishes with this as the main protein. Sure, they taste great with a simple splash of seasoning. But if you’re up to it, you can also marinade, stuff, or slather them in sauce. Get inspired with the pork chop recipes below!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and half of the minced garlic.
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In a small bowl, mix together the dried rosemary, thyme, oregano, lemon zest, and remaining minced garlic.
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Rub the herb mixture evenly over both sides of the pork chops.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Place the pork chops in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned.
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Transfer the pork chops to a baking dish and drizzle them with lemon juice.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
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Remove from the oven and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 315kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 89mg
- Sodium : 245mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 2g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 0g
- Protein : 40g
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