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Baked Garlic Lemon Pork Chops
Baked Garlic Lemon Pork Chops are tender and juicy on the inside and full of delicious herbs and spices, with lots of refreshing citrus flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 455 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges and parsley to serve
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
455kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
229mg
(10%)
Potassium
625mg
(18%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
645IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455
% 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.