Herb Pork Chops with Caramelized Shallots
Servings 2
Equipment
- Ovenproof Skillet or Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh chives chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped
- 1 tsp fresh parsley chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 bone-in pork chops
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small shallot minced
- ¼ tsp grated lemon zest
Instructions
- Combine the olive oil, chopped chives, thyme, and parsley with the minced garlic. Mix well.
- Season each side of the pork chop with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Next, rub each side of the pork chops evenly with the herb mixture. Set aside for 15 minutes for the meat to come to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Heat an OVENPROOF large skillet or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, then coat with cooking spray. Once the pan is HOT, add the pork chops on their sides and render down the fatty edge of the chop. Once it is golden, place the chop down, then cook for 3-4 minutes until the chop is golden brown.
- Flip over and place it in the oven to continue cooking for 9-11 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.
- Remove the pork from the pan and let it rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Heat the same skillet over medium heat. Add the butter, lemon zest, and shallots. Cook, stirring often and scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, for 3 minutes or until caramelized.
- Serve a bit of shallot on each pork chop before serving. Enjoy.