Hazelnut Lemon Pork Chops

These hazelnut lemon pork chops are my go to pork chop recipe.  They are quick and easy to prepare and the flavor is amazing.

I have a lot of lemon recipes here on blog and the majority of them are sweet recipes.  Today we have a savory lemon recipe.  This lemon pork chop recipe is simple and quick to prepare. And one of our families favorite ways to serve pork chops.  The recipe comes from my favorite cookbook – the Portland Junior League’s “Portland’s Palate”.

This is pretty much my go to “I don’t know what to fix for dinner solution.”  I try to always keep some thin cut pork chops in the freezer, I always have lemons on hand.  And I grab whatever nuts I have in the pantry although I like hazelnuts the best.

And even though a lot of the flavor in these lemon pork chops comes from the lemon juice, don’t skip the lemon pepper.  It is an important ingredient in this recipe and gives the pork chops a distinct taste.  It’s a good thing to keep on hand in your pantry!

Keep some pork chops in the freezer and a few lemons on hand and you are only about ten minutes away from a delicious dinner!

Some of my other favorite pork chop recipes:

• Smothered Pork Chops
• Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops
• Herbed Pan Fried Pork Chops
• Chipotle Pork Chops with Tomato Onion Relish

Hazelnut Lemon Pork Chop Recipe

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Hazelnut Lemon Pork Chops

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Lovely lemon pork chops topped with hazelnuts is a unique and delicious go to pork chop recipe.

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lemon pork chops, pork chops

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 285 kcal

Author: LeighAnne Wilkes

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork loin chops 1/2 inch thick and trimmed
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped hazelnuts
• 4 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp. freshly grated lemon peel
• Fresh lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt butter
2. Season chops on both sides with garlic salt and lemon pepper
3. Place chops in saute pan and brown until pork is tender
4. -7 minutes per side
5. Remove chops to serving plate
6. Sprinkle with hazelnuts and set aside
7. Stir lemon juice into drippings in saute pan and heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly
8. Spoon over cooked chops and sprinkle with lemon peel
9. To serve, garnish each chop with a fresh lemon slice

Nutrition Facts

Hazelnut Lemon Pork Chops

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16g 25%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Cholesterol 97mg 32%

Sodium 329mg 14%

Potassium 565mg 16%

Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%

Protein 30g 60%

Vitamin A 1.8%

Vitamin C 9.4%

Calcium 1.8%

Iron 5.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Hi – I’m Leigh Anne! Food, family and friends are three of my favorite things. I love sharing easy, delicious recipes and entertaining ideas that everyone will love. When she started her blog, Your Homebased Mom, over 9 years ago she had no idea that it would one day house over 2,400 recipes and ideas! .

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