Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 2 12-oz pork chops (, about 1 inch thick)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper (, to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small handful fresh sage leaves
  • 1 small shallot (,sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instruction

  • Rub olive oil all over pork chops and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  • Warm a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add pork chops and sear until golden brown, about 7 minutes.
  • Flip pork chops and add 1 tablespoon of butter, sage and shallot. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted into the chops registers 135°F, about 7 minutes more.
  • Transfer pork chops to a plate to rest. Add remaining tablespoon of butter and lemon juice to skillet. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed. Serve butter sauce over pork chops.