Easy Greek Pork Chops
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
482 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Greek Pork Chops
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You're going to love Greek Pork Chops made with thick juicy pork chops braised in a seasoned broth and topped with tomatoes, zucchini, feta and olives! Earthy flavors that are so yummy and satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 4 pork chops loin or center cut, bone in or boneless, 1 inch thick , 6-8 oz each
- 4 tablespoons olive oil as needed
- 1-2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2-4 teaspoons oregano, dried more or less to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced, halved
- 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved approximately
- ¼ cup pitted black olives, halved
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
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Instructions
- Wash and cut slices into the side of each pork chop with the fat and silver skin along the edge. This stops the pork chops from curling.
- Make cuts every 1 ½ to 2 inches along that edge. The cuts should be no more than ½ an inch deep.
- Dry pork chops with paper towels and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering or a drop of water flicked in it dances.
- Cook chops until well browned on both sides but still pink in center, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer chops to plate and cover with foil.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to skillet and heat until shimmering.
- Add zucchini and a pinch of salt and cook until tender, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds.
- Add broth and oregano and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Push zucchini to sides of your skillet, return your pork chops and any juices back into your skillet.
- Cook until your pork chops are no longer pink and reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees, between 8 and 10 minutes. The sauce will also slightly thicken.
- Transfer your cooked pork chops to a plate.
- Add tomatoes and olives to your skillet and stir for about a minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Dump vegetable mixture over top of pork chops, add crumbled feta cheese on top and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Prevent Dry Pork. Avoid overcooking and use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Room Temperature Pork. Allow your pork chops to come to room temperature for at least 20 minutes to promote more even cooking.
- Resting After Cooking. Allow the pork chops to rest for 5 minutes before serving so juices can redistribute.
- Don't Be Stingy with the Seasoning. Season generously with sea or kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper both before cooking to enhance the natural flavors of the pork.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
482kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
858mg
(36%)
Potassium
976mg
(28%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
775IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
245mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 482 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 482kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 858mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 976mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 775IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 245mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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