Easy Baked Herb Lemon Pork Chops
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
2712 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Baked Herb Lemon Pork Chops
Description
This recipe starts by trimming excess fat from boneless pork chops, then coating them with minced garlic and a dry rub of kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, oregano, thyme, and rosemary. The addition of lemon juice before resting the pork adds brightness and tenderizes slightly. The chops are broiled on a foil-lined baking sheet until they reach the desired internal temperature and develop a lightly charred surface.
The herbs and spices create a savory aromatic crust while the lemon juice cuts through the richness of the pork, balancing the flavor. The brief broiling preserves moisture inside the chops and yields a quick-cooked, tender result. Sprinkling fresh parsley before serving adds a fresh pop of color and mild herb flavor.
Cooking to an internal temperature around 145°F will ensure a juicy medium-rare, with a bit of pink center, but you can adjust doneness to preference per recommended temperature ranges.
Ingredients
- 4 (5 ounces each) pork chops boneless
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon rosemary crushed, dried
- lemon juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons parsley flat-leaf, minced
Instructions
- Trim any fat from the pork chops. Place the pork chops and garlic in a large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, thyme and parsley. Sprinkle the salt mixture over the pork chops and garlic, and turn to coat.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the pork chops. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Place the pork chops on the baking sheet.
- Broil the pork chops until just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. See Notes for cooking temperatures.
- Sprinkle the pork chops with parsley. Serve.
Notes
- Cook pork chops to an internal temperature of 145°F for medium-rare with a slightly pink center; cook longer for desired doneness.
- Allow chops to rest for 3 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices for optimal tenderness.
- Internal temperature guidance provided by the National Pork Board helps achieve juiciness and safe consumption.
- The recipe’s nutritional info is estimated; verify independently if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2712 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Pork Chop | |
| Calories | 271.2kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.1g | 1% |
| Protein | 29.3g | 59% |
| Fat | 15.5g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 82.2mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 498.9mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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