Easy Smothered Mediterranean Pork Chops Recipe
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Looking for an easy pork chop recipe that will impress your guests? Look no further! These Mediterranean pork chops are delicious and simple to make. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or for entertaining guests. The best part is, that they only require a few ingredients and can be made in under 30 minutes. So give this recipe a try today and enjoy some amazing Mediterranean flavors!
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Why You’ll Love This Mediterranean Diet Pork
Mediterranean flavors
Easy to make
Only requires a few ingredients
Can be made in under 30 minutes
Equipment Needed To Make Mediterranean Diet Pork
- Measuring Spoons (1/2 teaspoon, tablespoon, teaspoon)
- Measuring Cups (1/4 cup, 1 cup)
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Paper Towels
- Large non-stick skillet
Ingredients For Your Mediterranean Pork Chops
- Boneless pork chops
- Garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil, divided
- Fresh lemon juice
- Cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Dried oregano
- Dried thyme
- Kalamata olives pitted and halved
- Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped
How To Make Mediterranean Pork Chops
Step 1. Remove pork chops from the refrigerator and pat dry with a paper towel. Lightly season both sides of each chop with the garlic powder, plus salt and black pepper, as desired. Set aside.
Step 2. Whisk together two tablespoons of olive oil with fresh lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme in a large bowl. Add the Kalamata olives, tomatoes, and Feta cheese and toss to combine. Set aside.
Step 3. Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the red onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and develops some color, approximately 4-5 minutes.
Step 4. Add the remaining olive oil and the seasoned pork chops to the skillet. Cooking until the chops are golden brown on each side, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
Note: The safe cooking temperature for pork is 145°F. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the chops should read approximately 135°F at this point.
Step 5. Pour the seasoned tomato and Feta mixture into the skillet and nestle it in amongst the chops. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 minutes, or until the tomatoes and olives are warmed through and the Feta melts.
Step 6. Remove the skillet from heat and rest for 5 minutes. Remove cover and serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley, if desired, and your choice of sides. Enjoy!
What To Serve/Pair with Your Mediterranean Diet Pork
Sides:
Cauliflower Rice
Roasted Broccoli
Sauteed Spinach
Desserts:
Honey and Fig Baked Apples
Mediterranean Orange Cake
Cocktails:
Pomegranate Martini
Fig and Basil Gin Fizz
Non-Alcoholic Drinks:
Pomegranate Spritzer
Mediterranean Sunrise Smoothie Bowl
Popular Substitutions & Additions
While this Mediterranean pork chop recipe is delicious as written, there are a few popular substitutions and additions that can be made to suit your personal preferences.
- Instead of boneless pork chops, you could use bone-in pork chops or pork loin.
- For a more traditional Mediterranean flavor, you could replace the Feta cheese with goat cheese.
- If you’re not a fan of olives, you could leave them out or replace them with another Mediterranean-friendly ingredient such as sun-dried tomatoes.
How To Reheat & Store Mediterranean Pork Chops
Best Way to Store Mediterranean Diet Pork Leftovers
Mediterranean pork chops can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator for up to four days.
How Long Will Mediterranean Pork Chops Last in the Refrigerator?
Pork chops will last in the fridge for up to four days.
Can I Freeze Mediterranean Diet Pork?
Mediterranean pork chops can be frozen for up to six months.
How To Reheat Mediterranean Diet Pork Chops
There are a few different ways you can reheat Mediterranean pork chops:
In the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and place pork chops on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until heated through.
On the stove: Place pork chops in a skillet set over medium heat. Cook for approximately two minutes per side, or until heated through.
In the microwave: Place pork chops on a microwave-safe plate and heat on high power for 30-60 seconds, or until heated through.
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Smothered pork chops are a delicious and easy weeknight meal. This recipe is simple to follow, and the end result is a tender, juicy chop with a flavorful sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice for an easy dinner your whole family will love. So, the next time you are craving a Mediterranean style diet meal.
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Easy Smothered Mediterranean Pork Chops
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Ingredients
- 4 6-oz. boneless pork chops
- ½ t. garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ c. extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 T. fresh lemon juice
- 1-2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 t. dried oregano
- ½ t. dried thyme
- ¼ c. Kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 1 c. cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 3 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 T. fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Remove pork chops from the refrigerator and pat dry with a paper towel. Lightly season both sides of each chop with the garlic powder, plus salt and black pepper, as desired. Set aside.
2. Whisk together two tablespoons of olive oil with fresh lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme in a large bowl. Add the Kalamata olives, tomatoes, and Feta cheese and toss to combine. Set aside.
3. Add one tablespoon olive oil to a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the red onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and starts to develop some color, approximately 4-5 minutes.
4. Add the remaining olive oil and the seasoned pork chops to the skillet. Cooking until the chops are golden brown on each side, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
5. Pour the seasoned tomato and Feta mixture into the skillet and nestle it in amongst the chops. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 minutes, or until the tomatoes and olives are warmed through and the Feta starts to melt.
6. Remove skillet from heat and rest for 5 minutes. Remove cover and serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley, if desired, and your choice of sides. Enjoy!
Notes
The safe cooking temperature for pork is 145°F. An instant-read
thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the chops should read approximately 135°F at this point.
