Pork Chops with Rosemary and Garlic
Pan-seared pork chops finished with garlic, fresh rosemary, butter, and a bright splash of lemon juice.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pat the pork chops dry, then season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
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Step 2
Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
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Step 3
Lay the seasoned chops in the skillet and sear without moving them until deeply browned underneath.
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Step 4
Turn the chops, reduce to low heat, and cook the second side.
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Step 5
Add the butter, garlic, and rosemary. As the butter melts, repeatedly spoon it over the chops until their thickest parts reach 63°C.
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Step 6
Transfer the chops to a plate and let them rest.
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Step 7
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir the lemon juice into the rosemary-garlic butter. Spoon the pan sauce over the rested chops.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook each chop to an internal temperature of 63°C and rest for at least 3 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- Handling raw pork
- Hot oil and butter
- Potentially undercooked meat