Simple Rosemary Pork Chops
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Simple Rosemary Pork Chops—juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. Infused with the earthy aroma of fresh rosemary and rich garlic, these pork chops are seared to golden perfection, then finished with a luscious butter baste and a bright squeeze of fresh lemon. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Whether you choose bone-in or boneless chops, each bite is a harmonious blend of savory herbs and citrusy zing. Perfectly pan-seared and simply garnished, these pork chops pair beautifully with roasted vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, or a crisp green salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 Lemon
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator and let them rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
Finely chop the fresh rosemary and garlic cloves, then mix them together in a small bowl.
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Rub the rosemary and garlic mixture evenly onto both sides of the pork chops.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the skillet is hot, carefully place the pork chops in the pan, ensuring they don’t overlap.
Cook the pork chops for about 4-5 minutes on the first side, until they develop a golden-brown crust.
Flip the pork chops and add the butter to the skillet. Let the butter melt and spoon it over the meat as it cooks for another 4-5 minutes.
Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the pork chops in the final minute of cooking, and give the pan a gentle swirl to distribute the citrus flavor.
Check the internal temperature of the pork chops with a meat thermometer; they should reach 145°F (63°C).
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest on a plate for 5 minutes before serving.
Optional: Garnish with extra fresh rosemary sprigs or a lemon wedge. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1665 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.3 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.3 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 366 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 2792 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 113.7 g | 227% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1601 mg | 34% | |
*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.
