Pan Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Squash and Apples Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner and often less expensive.

Season pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add pork chops to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Flip the pork chops and add garlic and rosemary to the skillet.

Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

Add butter to the skillet and baste the pork chops for added flavor.

Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pork chops before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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