These Braised Pork Chops are a special dinner for a special occasion. Learn this simple cooking technique and make the best bone-in pork chops with lemon garlic potatoes!
Cook potatoes until fork-tender. Drain. Let sit covered while you cook the chops.
Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
Add olive oil to the braiser and heat it up on medium-high heat.
When the pan is hot, place pork chops in the braiser. Sear 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
Transfer onto a plate. Cover with aluminum foil.
Add sherry to the braiser and de-glaze the pan. Scrape all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add butter, mushrooms and cook until soft.
Add Italian seasoning. Return the pork chops to the pan.
Toss potatoes in lemon zest, oil and garlic. Arrange the potatoes on the side.
Add water to the pan. Cover the braiser. Let cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes, or until the pork chops registers 145 degrees when checked with a meat thermometer.
Plate and serve.
Notes
Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure you don’t overcook the meat, which is really easy to do with pork.