Description
Pork Piccata features tender pork chops bathed in a creamy, zesty sauce with garlic and capers. This dish combines simple prep with rich flavors, ideal for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour (for dredging)
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon brined capers drained
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Garnish (optional) chopped parsley and/or freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the pork chops generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Coat each chop in flour.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt half the butter with the olive oil.
- Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 3-5 minutes per side until golden. Transfer them to a plate when done.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and add chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, the remaining butter, and capers. Scrape any browned bits.
- Stir in the heavy cream and return the skillet to the heat. Cook until bubbling, then add the pork chops back in.
- Simmer for another 3-5 minutes until the pork is fully cooked and the sauce thickens to preference.
- Serve garnished with parsley or parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use thin pork chops for quicker cooking.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice for desired acidity.
Serve with pasta or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg