Best 7 Lemon And Herb Porkchops Recipes
Lemon and herb pork chops are a classic dish that is both flavorful and easy to prepare. The combination of bright lemon and aromatic herbs creates a tantalizing taste that will please even the most discerning palate. This versatile dish can be cooked in a variety of ways, including pan-frying, baking, or grilling, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.
In this article, we will share three delicious recipes for lemon and herb pork chops, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe is for a simple pan-fried pork chop that is coated in a flavorful mixture of lemon zest, thyme, and garlic. The second recipe is for a baked pork chop that is marinated in a tangy lemon-herb sauce before being cooked to perfection. The third recipe is for a grilled pork chop that is brushed with a zesty lemon-herb butter and cooked over an open flame.
No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy these juicy and flavorful pork chops. So gather your ingredients and get ready to cook up a delicious meal that the whole family will love.
GRILLED LEMON HERB PORK CHOPS
These are SO SIMPLE, yet so good - they taste just like steak! The chops can also be broiled in the oven.
Provided by DOREENBUCH
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Boneless
Time 2h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large resealable bag, combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, oregano, and pepper. Place chops in bag, seal, and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Turn bag frequently to distribute marinade.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Remove chops from bag, and transfer remaining marinade to a saucepan. Bring marinade to a boil, remove from heat, and set aside.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill pork chops for 5 to 7 minutes per side, basting frequently with boiled marinade, until done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 428.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
EASY HERB LEMON PORK CHOPS
These Easy Herb and Lemon Pork Chops will become a regular on your family's menu. Tender and absolutely delicious! 271 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
Provided by Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck
Categories Entrees
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Trim any fat from the pork chops. Place the pork chops and garlic in a large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, thyme and parsley. Sprinkle the salt mixture over the pork chops and garlic, and turn to coat.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the pork chops. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Place the pork chops on the baking sheet.
- Broil the pork chops until just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Sprinkle the pork chops with parsley. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Pork Chop, Calories 271.2 kcal, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Protein 29.3 g, Fat 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Cholesterol 82.2 mg, Sodium 498.9 mg, Fiber 0.5 g, Sugar 0.2 g
LEMON-GARLIC PORK CHOPS
My son James created these zesty chops spiced with paprika and cayenne. He keeps the spice rub in a jar to use with chops or chicken. -Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients; brush over pork chops. Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Broil 4-5 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
JUICY OVEN-BAKED PORK CHOPS WITH GARLIC AND HERBS
This Juicy Oven Baked Pork Chops with Garlic, Lemon, and Herbs recipe takes only 30 minutes, seared on the stovetop and finished in the oven.
Provided by Elizabeth Lindemann
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and place an oven rack in the center. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and season evenly on all sides with the kosher salt (1 teaspoon) and black pepper (1/2 teaspoon).
- Heat an oven-safe skillet on high or medium-high heat, depending on your burners, until very hot. This will take only 30 seconds or so with stainless steel, but up to 5 minutes with cast iron. (to test, you shouldn't be able to hold your hand a couple inches over the skillet's surface for more than a few seconds.)
- Add the oil (2 tablespoons) and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan (or use a spatula to evenly distribute it). Add the pork chops to the skillet and allow to sear, undisturbed, for 2 minutes. While they are searing, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the fresh oregano and thyme (or less than 1/2 teaspoon if using dried), once minced clove of garlic, and half the lemon zest on the top side of the pork chops.
- Turn off the heat on the burner and flip the pork chops. (Tip: they should release easily from the bottom of the skillet- if they don't, they may need more time searing.) With the seared side facing up, sprinkle the remainder of the fresh herbs, minced garlic, and lemon zest on top of the pork chops. Place the lemon wedges in the spaces around the pork chops. Slide skillet onto center oven rack and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until internal temperature is 145 degrees F (cooking time will vary depending on thickness and oven temperature).
- Remove pork chops to a plate or cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes (tent with foil if resting for longer than that to keep them warm).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 717 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEMON HERB PORK CHOPS
This was a new way on a traditional recipe for pork chops. So moist and yummy. Quick and easy too. Cook time does not include marinade time.
Provided by MsSally
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour marinade over chops and put in fridge to marinate at least an hour.
- Mix crumbs, seasonings and cheese. Take chops out of marinade and shake off excess. Dredge in crumb mixture on both sides and place in casserole dish coated with cooking spray Spray top of chops lightly with cooking spray.
- Put chops in 350 oven for 10 minutes Then increase cook temp to 425. Leave chops in oven and when heated cook for 10 more minutes. Take chops out of oven and cover with foil. Let sit for about 10 minutes Enjoy.
HERB & LEMON PORK CHOPS
Cook these fresh, zesty chops on the barbecue, griddle or in a frying pan
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sit the chops in a dish. Mix together the garlic, parsley, fennel seeds, lemon zest and juice, oil and bay, then rub all over the chops. Leave the chops to marinate for at least an hour, or up to a day.
- Heat a barbecue, frying pan or griddle pan. Season the chops, then cook for 5-8 mins on each side until cooked through (if cooking in batches, wrap the cooked chops in foil while you finish the rest). Add the lemon quarters for the last min to char, then serve alongside the pork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 0.23 milligram of sodium
LEMON AND HERB PORKCHOPS
I found this recipe in one of the London Sunday papers. It's extremely quick and easy. Serve with a couple steamed vegetables drizzled with toasted sesame oil and lemon juice and you're done.
Provided by LittleNico
Categories Pork
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Trim 4 pork chops of all visible fat.
- Put in a pyrex baking dish and add lemon juice, oregano, thyme and black pepper.
- Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Coat a non-stick frying pan with olive oil.
- On a medium-high heat, cook chops 4-5 minutes each side depending on thickness and desired doneness.

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Tips:
- To ensure the pork chops are cooked evenly throughout, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check the doneness of the pork chops by cutting into one. The pork chops are done when the juices run clear.
- To prevent the pork chops from drying out, do not overcook them. Overcooked pork chops will be tough and chewy.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon and herbs in the recipe to suit your taste.
- For a crispy crust on the pork chops, sear them over high heat for a few minutes per side before reducing the heat to medium-low and continuing to cook until done.
- If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or water.
- Serve the pork chops immediately with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
This lemon and herb pork chops recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. The pork chops are tender and juicy, and the lemon and herb sauce is flavorful and zesty. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover pork chops. Simply reheat the pork chops in the sauce and serve with your favorite sides.
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