Unbreaded Pork Chops

Pan-seared unbreaded pork chops seasoned with herbs and spices, served with a simple pan sauce.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Pork Chop (bone-in, about 2.5 centimeters thick)1Kg
Olive Oil (extra virgin)3Tbsp
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Rosemary (fresh, chopped)2Tbsp
Thyme (fresh, chopped)1Tbsp
Salt (to taste)2Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)1Tsp
Chicken Broth (low sodium)250Milliliters
Butter (unsalted)50Grams
Lemon (juiced)1Count

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme, and sauté for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  7. 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.
  8. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Add butter and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring until the butter is melted and the sauce is slightly thickened.
  10. Serve the pork chops drizzled with the pan sauce.

Prep

  • Thaw pork chops in the refrigerator overnight if frozen.

Kitchen equipment

Meat Thermometer