Golden Garlic-Lemon Fried Pork Chops
Juicy pork chops soaked in a bold marinade of fresh lemon, crushed garlic, and black pepper, then pan-fried to a gorgeous golden crust. Simple ingredients, incredible flavor — a crowd-pleasing dish the whole family will keep asking for.
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 8 pork chops (shoulder or leg cut)
- 3 lemons
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Oil for frying
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Directions
- 1
Crush the garlic cloves with the salt using a mortar or the flat of a knife until you get a smooth paste.
- 2
Squeeze the lemons into a large bowl big enough to hold all the pork chops.
- 3
Add the garlic-salt paste and black pepper to the lemon juice and mix until combined.
- 4
Submerge the pork chops in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 5 hours.
- 5
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chops from the marinade.
- 6
Place the chops in the hot pan and spoon a little marinade over the top — it will first absorb into the meat, then caramelize into a golden crust.
- 7
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply golden brown.
- 8
Serve hot with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
💡 Chef's Tip
The longer you marinate (up to 5 hours), the more tender and flavorful the chops will be. Pat them lightly dry before frying if you want an extra crispy crust.
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