Spicy Lemon Pork Saute

Lemon and garlic give this dish lots of zip and cayenne pepper gives it just the right amount of heat, resulting in a nice blend of flavors.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 250 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• ½ tablespoon paprika
• 4 pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Brown pork chops about 5 minutes per side.

Step 2

Mix lemon juice, garlic, paprika, thyme, and cayenne pepper into the skillet. Cover, and simmer 20 minutes, cooking the chops to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Step 3

Remove pork chops from the skillet, and set aside. Over high heat, reduce the remaining liquid for about 5 minutes. Return pork chops to the skillet briefly, coating them on both sides with the reduced mixture.