Today, I gonna tell ya how to make this lemon pepper pork chops. It’s real good, my grandkids love it. Easy to chew, you know. And it ain’t hard to make, just takes a bit of time, but it’s worth it, I tell ya.
First, you gotta get some pork chops. Any kind will do, but I like the ones with a little bit of fat on ’em. Makes ’em juicy, you see. Then you need a lemon, some pepper, and some salt. That’s the basic stuff, you know? I also like to use garlic powder cause I like garlic. Makes everything taste better.
Alright, now listen up. You gotta pat those pork chops dry with a paper towel. Don’t be shy, get ’em real dry. Then you sprinkle ’em with salt, pepper, and that garlic powder if you’re using it. Both sides, ya hear? Don’t be stingy with the seasoning.
Now, you gotta get a pan hot. I use my old cast iron skillet, but any pan will do. Put a little oil in there, just enough to coat the bottom. When it’s hot, hot, hot, you put those pork chops in. Sear it good on one side until it gets brown.
- Get some pork chops
- Get a lemon, pepper, salt and maybe garlic powder
- Pat the pork chops dry and put salt, pepper, garlic powder on it
- Heat the pan with oil, then put the pork chops in
Now, this is important. You only sear one side, get it real brown. Then you flip it, turn the heat way down low, low, low. And you put a lid on it. That’s the secret, you see. Low and slow, that’s how you get ’em tender. If you cook ’em fast, they’ll be tough as an old shoe.
While those pork chops are cooking, you can cut up that lemon. I like to cut it into slices. When the chops are almost done, you just throw those lemon slices on top. Let ’em cook together for a little bit. The lemon juice will make the pork chops taste real good, all tangy and whatnot.
This lemon pepper pork chops, it is a good meal. I make it for my family all the time. My grandkids, they love it. Even old man, he can chew it just fine. And you know when old man can chew it, that means it’s good. You can serve it with anything, you know? Mashed potatoes, green beans, whatever you like. Me, I like mashed potatoes. Easy on the teeth, you know?
How long does it take to cook? Well, that depends. If your pork chops are thin, they won’t take as long. If they’re thick, it’ll take a bit longer. Just keep an eye on ’em. You don’t want ’em to dry out. But don’t take ’em out too early neither. They need to be cooked through. If you do it right, they will be super tender. If you don’t, oh boy, it will be hard to chew.
Do I need to add water? Nah, you don’t need to add no water. Just the oil in the pan, and the juice from the lemon. That’s all you need. The lid will keep all the moisture in, so the pork chops won’t dry out. Just make sure that heat is real low, okay? You don’t want to burn ’em.
What’s the secret to tender pork chops? I told ya already! Low and slow. That’s the secret. You gotta cook ’em slow. The low heat will make the meat tender. If you cook it too fast, it’ll be tough. I remember when I was a young girl, my mama used to make pork chops. She always cooked ’em slow, in a big pot on the stove. They were always so tender, melt in your mouth.
This lemon pepper pork chops recipe, it’s easy to follow. Anyone can make it, even if you ain’t a good cook. Just follow what I said, and you’ll be fine. And your family will love it, I guarantee. This recipe is easy and good. I have been cooking for years, trust me.
Some folks, they like to add other things to their pork chops. Some people like to put onions in there, or maybe some other vegetables. You can do that if you want. But me, I like to keep it simple. Just lemon, pepper, salt, and maybe garlic powder. That’s all you need for a good, flavorful meal. I don’t like fancy stuff. Never did, you see.
I hope you try this recipe. It’s a good one, I promise. And it ain’t hard to make. You will have a great meal. Even if you’re a beginner cook, you can do this. Just remember, low and slow. Cook them pork chops slow, and they’ll be so tender, you won’t believe it. That’s all I have to say about that. Remember to buy lemon and pepper!