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.4 1-inch thick pork chops, 1 tablespoon lard
- 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.1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt
- 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.1 teaspoon rosemary, 1 half lemon
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.4 1-inch thick pork chops, 1 tablespoon lard
- 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.1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt
- 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.1 teaspoon rosemary, 1 half lemon
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.4 1-inch thick pork chops, 1 tablespoon lard
- 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.1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt
- 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.1 teaspoon rosemary, 1 half lemon
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.4 1-inch thick pork chops, 1 tablespoon lard
- 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.1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt
- 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.1 teaspoon rosemary, 1 half lemon
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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