Savory Rosemary Pork Chops
Flavorful Family Favorite Recipe
These rosemary pork chops are the perfect dinner recipe that’s loaded with flavor but easy enough to make for a busy weeknight meal. They’re juicy, tender, and loaded with a delicious balance of herbs and tangy seasonings to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
- Pork chops (3/4 inches thick)
- Balsamic vinegar
- Dijon Mustard
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Minced garlic
- Fresh rosemary
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Butter
- Fresh lemon slices (optional for garnish)
Directions
Make the marinade by mixing the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, fresh rosemary leaves, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. After you make this the first time, feel free to adjust the amount of each ingredient to suit your taste.
Place the pork chops in a shallow pan and pour the marinade evenly over the meat. Make sure all of the meat is covered. Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least an hour. Flip the pork chops and spoon the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate another hour. If you have time, you can marinate the pork chops longer.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add the marinated pork chops to the hot skillet. Sear each side for about 2 minutes to lock in the juices and add a golden-brown crust.
Lower the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook the pork chops for 20-25 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 150Ëš F. This allows the pork chops cook evenly throughout, while they absorb all of the flavors from the marinade.
After the pork chops are done, remove them from the heat and allow them to rest for about 10 minutes. This helps the juices to remain in the pork chops, helping them to stay juicy and flavorful.
Helpful Tips
Use fresh rosemary for the best flavor. If you don’t have fresh rosemary, you can use dried rosemary. However, the flavor won’t be as vibrant.
If you have enough time, marinate the pork chops for several hours. In fact, you can even marinate them overnight.
Serve these pork chops with any of your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, roasted vegetables, and your favorite salad. Add a batch of these dinner rolls from Back to My Southern Roots, and don’t forget the butter!
Delicious Quick and Easy Meal
You don’t need complicated ingredients to create a delicious meal. These rosemary pork chops are perfect for a family meal or dinner party.
Savory Rosemary Pork Chops Recipe
Try these tender rosemary pork chops, perfectly seasoned and pan-seared for a flavorful, quick dinner. Easy to make, this dish pairs well with your favorite sides!
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops (3/4 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Slices of fresh lemon (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, rosemary leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Place meat in a pan. Pour the rosemary mixture over the meat.
- Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Turn the meat over and make sure all of the meat is covered by rosemary mixture. Cover and refrigerate for another hour.
- Melt butter on medium-hight in a large skillet.
- Place the marinated pork chops in the skillet and sear for about 2 minutes. Turn the pork chops over and sear on the other side for another 2 minutes.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low and cover. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 150˚ F.
- Remove from the heat and allow the pork chops to rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 399Total Fat 24gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 140mgSodium 478mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 41g
The nutrition information is a product of online calculators. I try to provide true and accurate information, but these numbers are estimates.
