Creamy Lemon Thyme Pork Chops

By jiafei

4 Person

50 Minutes

402 Calories

These creamy lemon and thyme pork chops are perfect for a cozy weekend night meal. They’re breaded and topped with a luscious, flavorful pan sauce. Today I’m sharing one of my favorite smothered pork chop recipes. They’re crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and topped with a luscious cream sauce that everyone will love! Serve them up with rice, potatoes or even a bed of pasta. The options are endless!

Ingredients

3/4 cup Heavy cream
1 tsp. Fresh thyme
3 cloves Minced garlic
2 tsp. Lemon zest
1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup White wine or chicken broth
5 tbsp. Unsalted butter
4 Pork chops bone-in or boneless
1/4 tsp. Cayenne
1/2 tsp. Parsley
1 tsp. Paprika
2 tsp. Garlic powder
3/4 tsp. Pepper, divided
1 1/2 tsp. Salt, divided
1/2 cup All-purpose flour

Method

01

In a glass dish, combine the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, paprika, parsley, and cayenne. Dredge pork chops in the mixture, remove any excess.
02

In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter and melt. Brown pork chops well on both sides, about 4-6 minutes per side.
03

Remove from pan and transfer to a lined baking sheet. Place in the oven to bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes (or until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F).
04

Using the same skillet, set over medium heat. Add the wine, and whisk, scraping up any browned bits. Allow reducing by half.
05

Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and thyme, whisk to combine. Add the heavy cream and remaining butter. Bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until slightly thickened.
06

Return the pork chops to the pan, allow to cook for 5 minutes, spooning the sauce over top. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve with remaining sauce.

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Creamy Lemon Thyme Pork Chops

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01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 402 Kcal
Prep Time 20 Mins
Cook Time 30 Mins
Total Time 50 Mins

02 Ingredients

3/4 cup Heavy cream

1 tsp. Fresh thyme

3 cloves Minced garlic

2 tsp. Lemon zest

1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice

1/3 cup White wine or chicken broth

5 tbsp. Unsalted butter

4 Pork chops bone-in or boneless

1/4 tsp. Cayenne

1/2 tsp. Parsley

1 tsp. Paprika

2 tsp. Garlic powder

3/4 tsp. Pepper, divided

1 1/2 tsp. Salt, divided

1/2 cup All-purpose flour

03 Method

Step 1

In a glass dish, combine the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, paprika, parsley, and cayenne. Dredge pork chops in the mixture, remove any excess.

Step 2

In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter and melt. Brown pork chops well on both sides, about 4-6 minutes per side.

Step 3

Remove from pan and transfer to a lined baking sheet. Place in the oven to bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes (or until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F).

Step 4

Using the same skillet, set over medium heat. Add the wine, and whisk, scraping up any browned bits. Allow reducing by half.

Step 5

Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and thyme, whisk to combine. Add the heavy cream and remaining butter. Bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until slightly thickened.

Step 6

Return the pork chops to the pan, allow to cook for 5 minutes, spooning the sauce over top. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve with remaining sauce.

04 Author

jiafei

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