One Pot Lemon Garlic Pork Chops and Asparagus Skillet
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
539 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
One Pot Lemon Garlic Pork Chops and Asparagus Skillet
Description
One Pot Lemon Garlic Pork Chops and Asparagus Skillet uses bone-in or boneless pork chops seared until browned, then briefly removed while asparagus cooks in the same pan. Minced garlic and shallots add aromatic flavor, complemented by a lemony brightness from fresh lemon wedges. Chicken stock simmers down with the vegetables, and butter is added in pats for richness.
The cooking technique builds flavor by browning meat first, then slowly softening asparagus and intensifying the broth within the skillet, integrating the lemon and garlic throughout. The pork returns to the pan to finish cooking to a safe internal temperature, ensuring juicy chops with a balance of fresh and savory notes.
This dish can be served simply as is or alongside rice or a salad to complete a meal. The combination of pork and asparagus offers a balanced plate that merges protein with fresh vegetable flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 pork chops bone in or out both ok
- 2 tsp sea salt Celtic variety
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 asparagus woody ends trimmed and discarded, then cut in half
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 lemon sliced in half and then into thin half-wedges
- 4 ½ tbsp butter pats
Instructions
- In a heavy skillet or cast iron pan, heat olive oil on medium high, until shimmery.
- Add pork and brown each side, then remove.
- Add asparagus, cook to slightly browned (if using thicker pork, you can add asparagus while pork is cooking, like shown in recipe video.)
- Add stock, shallots, and garlic and cook until stock has cooked off and asparagus is soft and slightly browned.
- Add pork back to pan.
- Toss well.
- Add lemon wedges and garlic, and cook until pork is 145 degrees internal.
- Serve with rice, a salad, or as-is.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 539 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 539kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19g | 112% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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