Lemon Rosemary Pork Chop Skillet

This recipe for Lemon Rosemary Pork Chops is a quick and easy way to make a delicious and flavorful meal. The pork chops are seasoned with salt and pepper, then seared in a skillet until browned. Once the pork chops are browned, they are removed from the skillet and set aside. The garlic and rosemary are then added to the skillet and cooked until fragrant. The skillet is then deglazed with lemon juice and chicken broth, and the pork chops are returned to the skillet and simmered until cooked through. The pork chops are then sprinkled with lemon zest and served hot with your favorite side dishes.

This recipe for Lemon Rosemary Pork Chops is a variation on a classic French dish called "côtes de porc à la dijonnaise". Côtes de porc à la dijonnaise is typically made with pork chops that are dredged in flour and then browned in a skillet. The pork chops are then simmered in a sauce made with white wine, Dijon mustard, and cream. I decided to create a variation on this dish by using lemon juice and rosemary instead of white wine and Dijon mustard. I also added chicken broth to the sauce to give it a bit more depth of flavor. The result is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork chops
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear on both sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
4. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add garlic and rosemary. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6. Deglaze the skillet with lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
7. Return the pork chops to the skillet and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.
8. Sprinkle lemon zest over the pork chops before serving.
9. Enjoy hot with your favorite side dishes.

Why It Works

• Searing the pork chops in a hot skillet creates a flavorful crust on the outside while keeping the inside juicy and tender.
• Deglazing the skillet with lemon juice and chicken broth helps to create a flavorful sauce that adds moisture to the pork chops.
• The rosemary adds a fragrant and earthy flavor to the dish.
• The lemon zest adds a bright and citrusy flavor to the dish.