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Lemon Pepper Pork Chops (Pork Chops with Lemon Pepper)

This lemon pepper pork chops recipe makes tender, juicy pork chops, with lemon pepper, mustard and more. This pork chops with lemon pepper recipe is a keeper.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

  • 3 Boneless Pork chops thick cut, 1.5”
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • ½ tablespoon lemon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Get out and measure your ingredients.
  • Allow pork to come to room temp before cooking. (About 20 minutes) this assures an even cook and tender/ juicy flavor.
  • Preheat a frying pan over medium high heat.
  • Brush mustard over the pork chops.
  • Then season both sides with lemon pepper and garlic salt.
  • Add butter to the pan.
  • Once melted, juice the lemon into the butter.
  • Add pork to the pan. Top each with minced garlic and a lemon slice. Cook for 4 minutes.
  • Remove the lemon slices and place them into the center of the pan when ready to flip. Flip the pork chops and season with a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook for 4 more minutes.
  • Cooking times may vary depending on exact thickness of the meat. Check internal temp has reached 140 degrees before removing pork. Remember pork will continue to rise in temperature as it rests to 145 degrees.
  • Remove and place onto a wooden cutting board to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy every bite!

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Notes

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  • Before cooking the pork chops, pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure seasoning sticks to each pork chop.
  • Allow pork to come to room temperature before cooking for an even cook and tender, juicy flavor.
  • Use your thermometer so you don't overcook your pork chops. Once they reach the correct internal temperature, remove them from the pan so they stay juicy.
  • Always let your pork chops rest so they can fully cook and all those juices stay inside them.

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 530mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg