The tender lemon skillet pork chop, commonly known as pork steak, is one of the quickest and easiest solutions to serve at lunch or dinner when we are super late.
It’s a fragrant and tasty main course prepared with a really simple recipe.
Perfect for making a weekday dinner or lunch special, it’s very light, and its fresh and citrusy taste will be appreciated in all seasons.
When we want an original recipe and wonder how to make a pork chop differently from the usual, just a lemon and a bit of creativity are enough to make a tasty and fragrant main dish.
Using the same method but cutting the pork steak or loin differently, we can create variations of this recipe. You can prepare pork strips or bites, just keep track of the cooking times, which might change slightly based on the meat’s size.
If you don’t particularly like pork, you can substitute it with chicken, turkey, or veal slices.
Curious to try this simple and tasty recipe?
Let’s get started and then share your impressions with us!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 460.71 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 10.24 (g) of which sugars 0.71 (g)
- Proteins 43.18 (g)
- Fat 27.05 (g) of which saturated 8.64 (g)of which unsaturated 11.46 (g)
- Fibers 0.92 (g)
- Sodium 1,548.49 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 180 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
Tender Lemon Skillet Pork Chop
- 4 pork chops (not too thick or loin slices)
- 2 lemons
- 1 knob butter (optional)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste water
- salt
- pepper
- to taste all-purpose flour
Tools
- Frying Pan
- Citrus Juicer
Steps
Prepare the pork chops by coating them with flour.
Wash the lemons well, then squeeze them and set the juice aside in a small bowl.
In a large, preferably non-stick pan, put a knob of butter and a drizzle of oil and melt it gently over low heat.
Lightly brown the floured chops on both sides for a few minutes.
Brown them on medium heat, first on one side and then on the other.
At this point, deglaze the meat with lemon juice and cook until a nice thick cream has formed.
Let it simmer covered for about 7/8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
(Times vary based on the thickness of the meat)
(During cooking, the meat will form a sauce; if it dries out too much, add a little water).
If desired, you can add a few lemon slices halfway through cooking.
Add a bit of salt and pepper, then turn off the heat.
Serve hot, accompanied by a salad.
Try the lemon pork chops yourself and share the recipe with all your friends.
Tips
Lemon skillet pork chop is delicious eaten hot, just made, with the nice creamy sauce.
For this reason, we recommend cooking the amount you need so you can consume it all.
If you have any slices left, put them in an airtight food container and try to save as much creamy sauce as possible.
It will still be good the next day, and you can reheat it in the microwave or in a pan.
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FAQ
How can I substitute lemon
Instead of lemon juice, you can deglaze the meat with white wine.
