Pork Chops with Green Beans
Pan-seared pork chops served with tender-crisp green beans finished with garlic, butter, and lemon.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pat the pork chops dry. Season both sides with ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, the black pepper, and paprika.
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Step 2
Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned pork chops and cook without moving them until browned underneath.
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Step 3
Turn the chops and continue cooking until the centers reach 63°C.
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Step 4
Transfer the pork chops to the plate and let them rest.
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Step 5
Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, the green beans, and the remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt; cook, stirring occasionally.
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Step 6
Add the garlic and stir just until fragrant.
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Step 7
Pour in the water, cover the skillet, and steam the green beans until bright and tender-crisp.
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Step 8
Remove the lid and stir in the butter and lemon juice until the beans are evenly coated. Serve them with the rested pork chops.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook pork chops to an internal temperature of 63°C and rest them for at least 3 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- handling raw pork
- hot oil splatter
- steam exposure
- insufficient cooking