Pork Chops with Lemon and Capers
Elevate your dinner table with these elegant Pork Chops with Lemon and Capers, a dish that perfectly balances zesty citrus flavors with the tangy bite of capers. This recipe features tender, golden-seared bone-in pork chops simmered in a buttery garlic sauce infused with white wine, chicken broth, and fresh lemon juice. A touch of lemon zest adds brightness, while briny capers provide a delightful contrast. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this quick and easy one-pan dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions. Serve with a side of mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the rich, flavorful sauce, and let this Mediterranean-inspired recipe transport your taste buds to new heights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 0.75 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Lightly dredge the pork chops in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chops from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Deglaze the skillet by adding the white wine. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the wine simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.
Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
Return the pork chops to the skillet along with any accumulated juices. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer the chops in the sauce for 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
Sprinkle the capers over the pork chops and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve the pork chops with the sauce spooned over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.8 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 726 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 457 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
