Pork-Rib Chops make an ideal quick dinner. They are a winter favorite at our house. The pork chops are delicious, take less than 10 minutes to make and paired with some healthy green beans and peas there is no need for potatoes or pasta. This dish stands on its own!
Ingredients
- 1 pork rib chop/person pork chop should be 1/2'' to 1" thick
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic smashed
- 1/2 lb green beans blanched and frenched
- 1 cup peas
- 1 medium thinly sliced shallot
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
Instructions
Gather all ingredients before starting the recipe.
- Remove pork rib chops from refrigerator one hour before cooking and generously season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Searing Chops
- Heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in large deep sided skillet over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Add 1 pork rib chop/person and sear for 3 minutes per side. Add 3 cloves garlic, smashed, to the pan after turning the chops. Avoid moving the chops until they have reached a dark golden color. When both sides have been seared, remove chops to a plate and reduce heat to medium.
- Add 1 medium thinly sliced shallot to the pan and stir cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup chicken stock and deglaze the pan and then add 1/2 lb green beans and 1 cup peas and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until the beans are tender and the vegetables are heated through.
- Return seared pork rib chops to the pan and heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve one chop with green beans and peas and a generous spoonful or two of the pan sauce.
