Lemon Butter Pork Chops

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

4 boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)

1 tsp lemon zest

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Season both sides of the pork chops generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the pork chops and sear them for 3-4 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through (145°F internal temperature). Remove and set aside on a plate, covering with foil to keep warm.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tbsp butter. Let it melt. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, letting the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
Return the pork chops and any accumulated juices back to the skillet, spooning the lemon butter sauce over them. Let the pork chops cook in the sauce for another 1-2 minutes to heat through and soak up the flavors. Sprinkle the fresh parsley over the top.
Serve the pork chops with the luscious lemon butter sauce drizzled on top. They pair perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, or sautéed vegetables!