Unbreaded Pork Chops
Pan-seared unbreaded pork chops seasoned with herbs and spices, served with a simple pan sauce.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Pork Chop (bone-in, about 2.5 centimeters thick) | 1 | Kg |
| Olive Oil (extra virgin) | 3 | Tbsp |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 | Clove |
| Rosemary (fresh, chopped) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Thyme (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Tbsp |
| Salt (to taste) | 2 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 1 | Tsp |
| Chicken Broth (low sodium) | 250 | Milliliters |
| Butter (unsalted) | 50 | Grams |
| Lemon (juiced) | 1 | Count |
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 63 degrees Celsius.
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Add butter and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring until the butter is melted and the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Serve the pork chops drizzled with the pan sauce.
Prep
- Thaw pork chops in the refrigerator overnight if frozen.
Kitchen equipment
Meat Thermometer