Grecian Pork Chops

Greek pork chops in a skillet, Grecian-style.

5 from 1 vote

This quick and easy Grecian Pork Chops Recipe is a delicious, fast way to prepare perfect pork your family will love! The pork marinates a few hours to overnight for a rich, developed flavor and moist and tender meat.

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Pork Chops

Cuisine: American

Keyword: greek, keto, main dish, paleo, pork, pork chops

Servings:

Calories: 453kcal

Author: Courtney O'Dell

Equipment

Premium Garlic Press with Soft Easy-Squeeze Ergonomic Handle, Sturdy Design Extracts More Garlic Paste Per Clove, Garlic Crusher for Nuts & Seeds, Professional Garlic Mincer & Ginger Press - by Zulay
Zulay Metal 2-In-1 Lemon Squeezer Manual - Sturdy, Max Extraction Hand Juicer Lemon Squeezer Gets Every Last Drop - Easy to Clean Manual Citrus Juicer - Easy-to-Use Lemon Juicer Squeezer-Yellow/Green
Backcountry Iron 12 Inch Round Large Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

1 lemon juiced
10 cloves garlic diced
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
6 pork chops about 1/2" thick- add more time in the oven for thicker chops
2 tbsp ghee or clarified butter

Instructions

Add juice of one lemon, diced garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper into a bag with pork chops.
Marinate at least 3 hours, up to one day before making.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat a heavy cast iron pan on medium high until very hot.
Add ghee until melted.
Add in pork chops, without crowding the pan.
Cook until well seared on each side- about 3 minutes.
Add to oven and cook until internal temperature reaches 145-150 degrees. If you go by the older guidelines, it used to be 160 degrees, but the USDA now says 145 is good. Note that pork can still sometimes look a touch pink even when fully cooked, so go by the temperature.

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