Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Lemon and Sumac Sauce

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Juicy pan-seared pork chops served with a bright, tangy sauce made from fresh lemon juice and fragrant sumac, enhancing the natural savory flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in pork chops dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until a golden crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove the chops from the skillet and keep warm. Lower heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 tbsp sumac powder, simmering gently for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Return the pork chops to the pan, spoon the sauce over them and cook for 1 more minute. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.

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