Description
Pork Piccata combines tender pork chops with a creamy, tangy sauce made from lemon, garlic, and capers. Ideal for a quick and delicious homemade meal.
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 with salt, pepper, and sprinkle with garlic powder. Coat them in flour.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, combine half of the butter and olive oil.
- Once hot, place the pork in the skillet and sear for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden, then set aside on a plate.
- Remove the skillet from heat and add chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, remaining butter, and capers. Scrape any browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream and return the skillet to heat until bubbling again, then add the pork back in.
- Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the pork is thoroughly cooked and the sauce reduces to your preference.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley and/or parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer to develop depth.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork is cooked through (145°F).
Feel free to substitute wine with more chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg