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Garlic Herb Pastured Pork Chops

A quick, flavorful weeknight favorite — pastured pork chops seared with garlic and herbs, finished with butter, lemon, and parsley.

Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Serves
4
Garlic Herb Pastured Pork Chops

Ingredients

  • 4 Queen City Farm pastured pork chops
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions

  1. 1

    Pat pork chops dry and rub with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.

  2. 2

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear pork chops for 4–5 minutes per side, until nicely browned.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium, add butter, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice over the top, and sprinkle with parsley.

  5. 5

    Rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Farm tip: For the juiciest pork chops, avoid overcooking and always let the meat rest before slicing.

Serving suggestion: Serve with roasted potatoes, green beans, or a fresh garden salad.

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