Quick Rosemary Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
338 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Quick Rosemary Pork Chops
Description
This recipe starts by quickly searing small pork chops in butter over high heat to build a light golden crust. After searing, the heat is lowered, and sherry wine, fresh rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper are added to the pan. The chops cook gently in this liquid while absorbing herbaceous and wine flavors.
The pork is cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, ensuring safety and juiciness. Resting the meat briefly allows juices to redistribute, maintaining tenderness. The pan is then deglazed with a splash of sherry after removing the chops, scraping up browned bits to create a concentrated sauce which can be spooned over the chops or vegetables.
This dish is suitable for a quick but flavor-forward pork entrée with minimal ingredients. The rosemary and sherry combination offers subtle complexity. It pairs well with simple sides like steamed vegetables.
If pork chops are thick and the liquid evaporates too quickly, adding a splash more sherry prevents garlic from burning and preserves moisture.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops small
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup sherry plus more for deglazing
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried, minced, fresh
- 2 garlic minced or crushed, cloves
- 1/4 salt up to 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once pan is very hot, melt butter. Sear pork chops, flipping once, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Turn heat down to medium and add sherry, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Allow liquid to come to a simmer and cook, flipping once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the pork chops reads at least 145°F (about 8-16 minutes depending on the thickness of the chops).
- Move chops to a plate to rest for at least five minutes.
- Deglaze pan by pouring a couple tablespoons of sherry over the hot surface and scraping off all of the blackened bits with a spatula. Simmer for 30 seconds or so until mixture is thickened and pour back over the chops or toss with steamed vegetables for a quick and easy side.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Add a splash of sherry during cooking if the liquid evaporates before the pork reaches 145°F to prevent garlic burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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