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A sizzling pork chop cooking on a hot grill, surrounded by fresh garlic, lemon slices, and sprigs of thyme
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Garlic Lemon Thyme Pork Chops

Four pork chops with garlic lemon thyme flavorings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pork chops 1 inch thick, about 8 oz each, bone-in unless boneless is specified
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Pat the pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add pork chops to the pan and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove pork chops and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to low, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds; do not brown.
  6. Add lemon juice, zest, and thyme to the pan, stirring to combine.
  7. Return pork chops to the pan and spoon the sauce over them.
  8. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until pork is cooked through.
  9. Before removing the chops from heat, check the thickest part away from bone reaches 145°F with an instant-read thermometer; continue cooking gently if needed. Cooking times are estimates. Remove from heat and rest at least 3 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with extra thyme if desired.

Notes

Equipment: 12-inch skillet, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one 4th of the recipe.
For chops thinner than 1 inch, begin checking several minutes earlier. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat to 165°F.