One of my favorite easy dinners that the whole family likes are pork chops. I like to buy the thin pork chops so they cook fast and stay moist with a yummy crust on the outside. I grew up with two kinds of pork chops, shake and bake and smothered in cream of mushroom soup. We used to eat that so often that I can't even think of eating it that way now. My husband likes food simple and tangy so this is a dish he asks me to make often.
Ingredients
5 thin pork chops
2 tbs fresh cilantro or basil chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
juice of a lemon
salt and pepper
Directions
Salt and pepper each side of the pork chop. Add olive oil to large piping hot saute pan. Once it is very hot add the chops. Don't touch them and cook for about 2 minutes. The best part is the crust so it is very necessary to get it very hot and not move the pork. Flip the each chop and add lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. Cook for another 2 minutes and then done. I usually serve with rice and salad. This is a meal that is cheap easy, takes very little prep time and always devoured each time I make it. Try it and let me know what you think.
I may have to try that. What kind of rice is that?
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I have a couple of favorite box rice that I use. I think it is Rice a roni but it could be Zatarans. It has to be one of them.
DeleteI love Rice A Roni, so I'm thinking it must be Zatarans. I've never tried that brand before. Looks good, might have to try it. I also think I'm going to add pork chops to my grocery list right now. Thanks for the inspiration.
DeleteWhat a pretty meal--and perfect for a weeknight dinner!
ReplyDeleteI love pork chops! This recipe sounds so simple and delicious, perfect for a weekday dinner. Thanks for sharing, Andrea
ReplyDeleteWow...your pork chops looks delish ! Thanks for dropping by my blog and I hope you come more often to drool :) and I am sure we can try out each other recipes :)
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DeleteGreat dish! Looks delicious! Great presentation!
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ReplyDeleteThis looks so delicious! The side dishes go so well with the pork chops :) Great recipe!
ReplyDeleteWe have made this twice and the whole family loves it!! We are adding it to our weekly dinners. So quick and easy!
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Thanks for letting me know. I love when it turns out just right for my readers.
DeleteThis was fantastic Andrea! I absolutely loved it. I made it exactly as directed, no changes and it was perfect! I would strongly recommend that anyone trying this get cilantro, it's really the perfect herb for this dish. So good!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for letting me know how it turned out for you. So happy that you enjoyed it as much as we do.
DeleteI cannot tell you enough how grateful I am for this recipe...it's quick, cheap, fast, and easy...yet it tastes like I spent a ton of time on it! I could never get my husband to go for pork chops, and if I did make them, he smothered them in gravy....but, I made these on a Sat, and we had them again on Mon...his request! Only bc we are big cilantro fans, that I added a tad more per chop! So far, we have had boiled yukons for a side with grilled or sauteed veggies! Tacos were always that weekly dish we had in our house, but they have been replaced! Yum!
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