Baked Garlic Lemon Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
455 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Garlic Lemon Pork Chops
Description
This recipe begins by seasoning bone-in pork chops with salt and pepper and searing them in olive oil for a browned exterior. A sauce is prepared in the pan by melting butter and stirring in minced garlic, brown sugar, maple syrup, Italian seasoning, oregano, red pepper flakes, and fresh lemon juice, releasing rich and balanced flavors.
The seared pork chops are returned to the pan, and the sauce is spooned over them before transferring the pan to a 400°F oven to bake. Baking continues until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, ensuring a tender and juicy texture. The pork is then garnished with freshly chopped parsley and served with lemon wedges to add a citrusy brightness that lifts the dish.
This method of finishing pork chops combines pan-searing with oven baking to create a flavorful crust and an infused sauce that penetrates the meat. The sauce offers sweet, savory, and tangy notes complementing the pork's natural flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops bone-in
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
- lemon to serve, wedges for lemon
- parsley to serve, wedges for lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pat dry the meat with paper towels and season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork chops to the pan and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until nicely browned. Transfer the pork to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add the butter to the same pan and melt.
- Next, add the garlic, brown sugar, maple syrup, Italian seasoning, oregano, and lemon juice, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add the pork chops back to the pan and spoon the sauce over them.
- After that, transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the pork is cooked to 145 degrees F.
- Spoon the sauce over the pork chops, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 455kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 625mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 645IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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