Name: Italian Pan Seared Pork Chops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 Boneless Pork Chops; 2 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning; 2 tablespoons Porketta Seasoning Blend; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 2 cloves Garlic; 2 tablespoons Butter; 0.5 cup Chicken broth; 1 Lemon

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Italian Pan Seared Pork Chops

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Italian Pan Seared Pork Chops

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Instructions

Season both sides of pork chops with All Purpose Seasoning Blend.

Evenly coat both sides of the pork chops with Porketta Seasoning Blend.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

Add sliced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until oil is fragrant (be careful not to burn the garlic).

Add pork chops to skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes; flip and cook for 3-4 minutes more or until cooked through to 145 degrees.

Remove chops from pan and cover with foil.

Add butter to skillet and melt.

Whisk in chicken stock, juice from lemon and lemon zest.

Let sauce simmer and reduce by half, about 3 minutes.

Place chops on serving platter and top with reduced sauce.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Dry for Perfect Crust 💧
Pat the pork chops completely dry with paper towels before seasoning and searing to ensure a golden, caramelized crust rather than steaming.
Bloom Your Seasonings in Oil 🌟
Toast the Porketta blend and garlic in hot olive oil for 30 seconds before adding the pork to intensify their flavors and prevent burnt spices.
Don't Move the Meat 🍳
Resist the urge to flip or move the pork chops for the first 3-4 minutes; let them sit undisturbed to develop a flavorful golden crust.
Deglaze with Lemon First 🍋
After removing the pork, deglaze the pan with fresh lemon juice before adding broth to cut through richness and brighten the pan sauce.
Finish Sauce with Cold Butter 🧈
Remove the pan from heat and whisk in cold butter cubes at the end for a silky, luxurious pan sauce that coats the pork perfectly.