Lemon & garlic pork chops

Lemon & garlic pork chops

These lemon and garlic pork chops are proof that a simple marinade can do marvellous things. The citrus cuts through beautifully, the honey adds a gentle sweetness, and the garlic… well, let’s just say your kitchen will smell amazing.

Preparation: 5 mins

Marinade: 12 hrs

Cooking: 10 mins

Serves: 4 

Difficulty: easy 

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Lemon & garlic pork chops

Ingredients

For the marinade:

  • 1 large lemon, juice and zest
  • 6 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 4 tsp runny honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

 

For the chops:

  • 4 thick pork chops, on the bone
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, to garnish

Recipe

  1. In a shallow bowl, mix together the lemon juice and zest, crushed garlic, honey and olive oil until well combined.
  2. Add the pork chops and turn to coat them thoroughly. Cover with cling film and marinate in the fridge for around 12 hours (overnight is perfect for maximum flavour).
  3. When ready to cook, heat a griddle pan until hot. Scrape any excess marinade from the pork chops and keep for basting. Lightly brush the chops with olive oil.
  4. Place the pork chops onto the hot griddle and cook for 4–5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Baste occasionally with the reserved marinade.
  5. Season with salt and pepper before serving, then sprinkle with fresh parsley.

 

Enjoy with crisp oven potatoes and tender green beans to soak up all those golden, garlicky juices.

 

 

If you enjoyed this recipe, take a look at our lamb chops with lemon, thyme and honey — another flavour-packed favourite that proves lemon and honey are a match made in foodie heaven.