Description
Tender pork chops braised in lemon and aromatic herbs, perfect for a hands-off weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Optional: cooked rice or roasted vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Place the pork chops in the slow cooker and pour the lemon herb mixture over them.
- Add the chicken broth to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the pork is tender.
- Serve the pork chops with rice or roasted vegetables.
Notes
For a richer finish, consider stirring in a splash of heavy cream during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: slow cooker, pork chops, lemon, herb, weeknight dinner, easy recipe