If you are looking for a flavorful and juicy pork chop dish, look no further than pork chops with green olives and lemon. This classic Mediterranean dish is a perfect blend of tangy, salty, and savory flavors. The tender pork chops are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with green olives, lemon juice, herbs, and spices. The result is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEMON GARLIC PORK CHOPS WITH PARMESAN TATER TOTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bake the Tater Tots as the label directs. Transfer to a bowl; add the parmesan, season with salt and pepper and toss. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon butter, the lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover to keep warm.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper; add to the skillet and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and let rest.
- Add the garlic to the skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 30 seconds. Add the lemon juice and chicken broth; cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Swirl in the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Spoon the pan sauce over the pork chops and serve with the Tater Tots and green beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 648 calorie, Fat 39 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Cholesterol 140 milligrams, Sodium 658 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 44 grams
SIMPLE BUT AWESOME LEMON PEPPER PORK CHOPS
This serves four, but is easily expandable. Very simple and makes the most tender pork chops you will ever eat.
Provided by Matthew Jordan
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Baked
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Tear off a generous square of tin foil for each chop, enough to wrap and seal completely. Coat both sides of each chop with lemon pepper.
- Put 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in the middle of each square of tin foil. Put the peppered chops on top of the butter and oil. Put 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil on top of each chop. Add 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce over the top of each chop. Wrap each chop tightly and place on middle rack of oven. Bake for 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 56.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 20.6 g, Sodium 586.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
LEMON-GARLIC PORK CHOPS
My son James created these zesty chops spiced with paprika and cayenne. He keeps the spice rub in a jar to use with chops or chicken. -Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients; brush over pork chops. Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Broil 4-5 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON PORK CHOPS
These chops can simmer all day on low and be super-tender by dinnertime. I serve them with a crisp salad and macaroni and cheese as a side dish. -Barbara De Frang, Hazen, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the pork chops in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with onion and lemon. Sprinkle with brown sugar; drizzle with ketchup., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
GARLIC-LIME PORK CHOPS
These deliciously seasoned, slightly spicy pork chops can be eaten as-is for a great main dish or turned into pork tacos. They are really quick and easy.
Provided by Cheryl Thompson
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder together in a bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of pork chops.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook pork until no longer pink in the center and golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer pork chops to a serving plate, reserving juices in the skillet.
- Add lime juice and garlic powder to the same skillet and mix into leftover juices. Stir to combine and pour over the pork chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 69.5 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 510.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
PORK CHOPS WITH LEMON AND CAPERS.
This is another old recipe taken from my local newspaper which I have adapted over the years. Outside of chops cooked on the grill, it is my absolute favorite!
Provided by joan in CNY
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Warm 1Tbs. of the olive oil in a frying pan or saute pan.
- In a bag or on a plate combine the flour, salt and pepper.
- Coat the chops with the seasoned flour.
- Add the pork to the pan and saute, turning once, until golden brown and nearly done.(Time will depend on thickness of the chops.) Add more oil if necessary.
- Transfer to a deep plate or platter and keep warm.
- Reduce heat to low, add the garlic and saute, stirring, for 30 to 60 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Raise the heat to high, add the wine and deglaze the pan by stirring to dislodge any browned bits on the pan bottom.
- Boil until reduced by half, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth and again boil until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the capers, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the sauce over the chops and serve immediately.
SPICY PORK BELLY WITH GREEN OLIVES AND LEMON
Provided by Daniel Patterson
Categories dinner, roasts, main course
Time 4h45m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Using a spice grinder, grind the peppercorn, chili, fennel and coriander together. Season the pork with salt and rub with the ground spice mixture. Set a stew pot over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil, and when hot add the pork, skin-side down. Cook until well browned, taking care not to burn the spices. Turn once and remove the pork to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium low, add the garlic, fennel and leek and a pinch of salt, and cook covered, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the wine, 1 cup of water, rosemary and a pinch of salt. Return the pork and juices to the pan. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook in the oven until the pork is meltingly tender, about 4 to 5 hours.
- Transfer the pork and one-quarter of the vegetables to a plate. Discard the rosemary stems. Purée the remaining vegetables and cooking liquid in a blender with the lemon juice, vinegar and olive oil, and season to taste with salt. Thin with water if necessary. Return the pork and reserved vegetables to the cooking pot and stir in the sauce and olives. Heat to serving temperature, basting the pork with the sauce. If you choose, serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1173, UnsaturatedFat 68 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 113 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 38 grams, Sodium 859 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PORK CHOPS WITH LEMONY BREAD CRUMBS
Another 30 minute meal from the cookbook called "Meals made easy" from Real Simple Magazine. This is another *Clipped* recipe from my newspaper. Serve with freshly cooked green beans and arugula tossed with olive oil and some lemon juice.
Provided by Lorrie in Montreal
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large ovenproof frying pan,heat 1 tbsp of the oil over medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle pork with 1/2 tsp of the salt and half the pepper and brown the chops about 2 minutes per side in the oil;do not cook the meat through.
- Remove from heat and spoon pasta sauce over chops.
- In a small bowl,combine bread crumbs,sage,lemon peel,garlic,and another 1/2 tsp of salt and the remaining pepper.
- Sprinkle this evenly over the sauce and place pan in oven preheated to 350 F and bake for about 10 minutes, or until sauce is bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.3, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 150.1, Sodium 2143.1, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 12, Protein 49.5
Tips:
- For the most flavor, brown the pork chops in a mixture of olive oil and butter.
- Use good quality green olives. Look for ones that are plump and have a light green color.
- If you can't find Castelvetrano olives, you can substitute another mild-flavored green olive, such as Cerignola or Kalamata olives.
- Be sure to use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little extra heat.
- Serve the pork chops with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple green salad.
Conclusion:
Pork chops with green olives and lemon is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and bright. Serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
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