Tender pork chops seared with garlic and rosemary, finished with a golden pan sauce. Elegant, flavorful, and easy.
# Ingredient List:
→ Pork
01 - 4 bone-in pork chops, approximately 1 inch thick
→ Marinade & Seasoning
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Pan Sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Pat pork chops dry with paper towels to ensure a crisp sear.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, blend olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, and black pepper until well incorporated.
03 - Evenly coat both sides of pork chops with marinade mixture.
04 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place seasoned pork chops in skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through.
05 - Lower heat to medium. Add butter to skillet. Once melted, deglaze with chicken broth and, if desired, lemon juice.
06 - Simmer pork chops in sauce for 2 to 3 minutes, occasionally spooning sauce over the meat, until slightly thickened and pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
07 - Transfer pork chops to a platter, allowing them to rest for 3 minutes. Spoon pan sauce over before serving.
