Pan Fried Pork Chops
Juicy pan fried pork chops are quick and easy to make and the simple pan sauce is absolutely delicious. Dinner, sorted.
Servings 4
Calories 386kcal
Ingredients
- 4 5oz/150g bone-in pork chops
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 tbsp butter
- 8 peeled garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 cup white wine
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the pork dry with paper towels.
- Combine the spices in a small bowl then sprinkle generously over the pork chops, coating both sides.
- Season the flour with a pinch of salt then coat each pork chops in the flour.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat then add the olive oil.
- Once hot, fry the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- To render and brown the fat cap, use a pair of tongs to sear the sides of the pork chop until golden. Remove and set aside.
- To make the pan sauce, discard the oil then return the pan to the heat and add the butter, fresh herbs and peeled garlic cloves.
- Cook for a minute or two until fragrant then pour in the wine.
- Scrape any sticky brown bits off the bottom of the pan and allow the wine to reduce for a few minutes.
- Season to taste then add the pork chops back in and add a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Simmer for another minute then serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1320mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
