Spicy Lemon Pork Saute

By Brie

"Lemon and garlic give this dish lots of zip and cayenne pepper gives it just the right amount of heat, resulting in a nice blend of flavors."

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/2 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Brown pork chops about 5 minutes per side.


Mix lemon juice, garlic, paprika, thyme, and cayenne pepper into the skillet. Cover, and simmer 20 minutes, cooking the chops to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).


Remove pork chops from the skillet, and set aside. Over high heat, reduce the remaining liquid for about 5 minutes. Return pork chops to the skillet briefly, coating them on both sides with the reduced mixture.