Ingredients
Gathering the ingredients for this dish is like assembling a palette of colors—each one contributes to the final masterpiece. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 4 pork chops, bone-in, about 1 inch thick
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
If you’re out of oregano, feel free to substitute with thyme or rosemary for a slightly different aromatic profile.
Instructions
Cooking these pork chops is a breeze, and you’ll get to enjoy that unmistakable Sicilian aroma filling your kitchen. Here’s how to do it:
- Begin by patting the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season them generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear them for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they develop a golden crust. Remove the pork chops and set them aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer for about 1 minute.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet, adding the chicken broth. Cover the skillet and let the pork chops simmer for 10-12 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Once cooked through, sprinkle the fresh parsley over the pork chops before serving.
Remember, cooking is an art, not a science. Feel free to adjust the seasoning to suit your palate, just as my abuela taught me.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International