You know, pork chops can be mighty tasty if you cook ’em right. Now, let me tell ya how to make some lemon pepper pork chops that’ll make your mouth water. First things first, get yourself some bone-in pork chops. They stay juicy and tender when you cook ’em, unlike them boneless ones that can dry out if you’re not careful.
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, sliced
Alright, now that we got everything we need, let’s get to work. First, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. While that’s heating up, mix up your lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Make sure it’s all mixed up good and proper.
Next, take them pork chops and give ’em a good rinse. Pat ’em dry with a paper towel. Then, rub that seasoning mix all over them chops. Get it in all the nooks and crannies, ya hear? You want every bite to be full of flavor.
Once they’re all seasoned up, lay ’em out on a baking sheet. If you got some lemon slices, go on and lay them on top of the pork chops. The lemon adds a nice zesty flavor that goes real well with the spices. Put them in the oven and let ’em bake for about 20 minutes. You want to cook ’em until they’re no longer pink in the center and the internal temperature hits 145 degrees F.
Now, when them 20 minutes are up, take the pork chops out of the oven and let ’em rest for about 5 minutes. This lets the juices settle so they stay nice and juicy when you cut into ’em. Ain’t nothing worse than dry pork chops, I tell ya.
If you’re feeling fancy, you can fry ’em up in a skillet too. Just heat up some oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the pork chops for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they’re nice and brown. Then pop ’em in the oven to finish cooking. This gives ’em a nice crispy outside and keeps ’em juicy on the inside. The Maillard reaction, or whatever they call it, makes ’em taste real good.
And there ya go, lemon pepper pork chops that are sure to please. Serve ’em up with some mashed potatoes or a nice salad, and you got yourself a meal that’s fit for a king. Just remember, the key is to not overcook ’em. Keep an eye on that temperature, and you’ll be just fine.
Enjoy your meal!
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