Lemon pepper pork chops pan fried then finished off with a lemon butter sauce in this easy to make weeknight dish that’s ready in 30 minutes.
Are you ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with a dish that bursts with flavor? Look no further than these pan fried lemon pepper pork chops finished in a luscious lemon butter sauce. With a perfect blend of tangy lemon and zesty pepper, these pork chops are sure to please anyone being served.
In just a few simple steps, you can transform ordinary pork chops into an extraordinary culinary experience. First, season the pork chops generously with coarse salt and pepper. Then, pan-fry them to achieve a mouthwatering golden brown crust. Finally, elevate the dish with a velvety lemon butter sauce that complements the rich flavors of the pork chops.
Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or simply want to treat yourself to something delicious, these lemon pepper pork chops are sure to impress. So, grab your apron and get ready to savor every bite of this delightful dish.
How To Make Lemon Pepper Pork Chops
Ingredients you’ll need
- Pork chops
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Lemon
- Butter
Helpful tips for the best recipe
- The thickness of the pork chops in this recipe are very important. You do not want thick pork chops because they will take too long to cook on the stove top. Look for pork chops about ½ inch thick. It doesn’t matter if it’s boneless or bone-in.
- The pan will be hot from cooking the pork chops but make sure to lower the heat of the actual pan and not just the stove top before adding the butter.
Making the lemon pepper pork chops and the butter sauce
- First, pat the pork chops dry then season with salt and black pepper.
- Now, in a frying pan on medium-high heat sear the pork chops, flipping them evenly as possible for coloron both sides.
- Right before the pork chops are done, lower the heat to medium. When they are searing a little less add in the butter, lemon, and the lemon pepper seasoning.
- Allow the butter to melt and baste the pork chops in the mix. After a minute or two you’ll notice the butter thickens after all the water has evaporated from it. Turn off the heat.
- Allow the pork chops to rest in the lemon butter sauce to cool for about 3 minutes then plate and serve.
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Lemon Pepper Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 lemon, squeezed
- 2 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- First, pat the pork chops dry then season with salt and black pepper.
- Now, in a frying pan on medium-high heat sear the pork chops, flipping them evenly as possible for color on both sides.
- Right before the pork chops are done, lower the heat to medium. When they are searing a little less add in the butter, lemon, and the lemon pepper seasoning.
- Allow the butter to melt and baste the pork chops in the mix. After a minute or two you’ll notice the butter thickens after all the water has evaporated from it. Turn off the heat.
- Allow the pork chops to rest in the lemon butter sauce to cool for about 3 minutes then plate and serve.
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.