Lemon Pepper Pork Chops Recipe
Make Lemon Pepper Pork Chops using one of 4 cooking methods! This easy dinner features tender pork chops seasoned with a zesty blend of lemon, black pepper, and salt.
Servings: 4
Calories: 237kcal
Ingredients
- 4 1-inch thick pork chops bone-in, if possible
- 1 tablespoon lard or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon rosemary optional garnish
- 1 half lemon sliced, optional garnish
Instructions
In the oven
- Preheat your oven to 375 °F.
- Blot the surface of the pork chops with a paper towel to remove moisture. Rub pork chops with lard or oil on both sides.
- Combine lemon pepper seasoning and salt in a small bowl. Cover the first side of the pork chops with half of the seasoning, flip the chops over, and season the second side with the remaining amount.
- Place the pork chops on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145 °F.
- Once the pork chops are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 3 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional rosemary and lemon slices.
In a skillet
- Blot the surface of the pork chops with a paper towel to remove moisture. Rub pork chops with lard or oil on both sides.
- Combine lemon pepper seasoning and salt in a small bowl. Cover the first side of the pork chops with half of the seasoning, flip the chops over, and season the second side with the remaining amount.
- Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Place pork chops in the pan and cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove from heat and let them rest for 3 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional rosemary and lemon slices.
On the grill
- Preheat the grill.
- Blot the surface of the pork chops with a paper towel to remove moisture. Rub pork chops with lard or oil on both sides.
- Combine lemon pepper seasoning and salt in a small bowl. Cover the first side of the pork chops with half of the seasoning, flip the chops over, and season the second side with the remaining amount.
- Grill the pork chops over high heat for about 4 minutes on the first side, then flip them over and grill for 3 minutes on the remaining side.
- Remove from heat and let them rest for 3 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional rosemary and lemon slices.
In the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to high.
- Blot the surface of the pork chops with a paper towel to remove moisture. Rub pork chops with lard or oil on both sides.
- Combine lemon pepper seasoning and salt in a small bowl. Cover the first side of the pork chops with half of the seasoning, flip the chops over, and season the second side with the remaining amount.
- Arrange the pork chops in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other.
- Air fry the pork chops for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time. The internal temperature of the pork should reach 145 °F.
- Once the pork chops are cooked, remove them from the air fryer and let them rest for 3 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional rosemary and lemon slices.
Notes
Cooking time varies depending on the thickness of the pork chop. Furthermore, boneless chops are cook faster than bone-in pork chops.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chop | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 669mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Net Carbohydrates: 1g
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