Seared And Roasted Pork Chops With Lemon Recipe

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork chops

Coarse salt

Freshly ground pepper

2 tbsp. safflower oil

1 lemon

Preparation

Step 1Generously season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Let stand for 30 minutes.Step 2Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat enough oil to coat the bottom of a large ovenproof skillet (1 to 2 tablespoons) over medium-high heat. Blot excess moisture off pork chops with paper towels. Sear 2 pork chops on 1 side until crusts are golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Using tongs, brown fatty edges. Flip, and sear for 2 minutes more; transfer to a plate.Step 3Wipe skillet clean, add oil to coat (1 to 2 tablespoons), and repeat with remaining 2 pork chops.Step 4Add reserved pork chops to skillet, and transfer to oven. Roast each until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 145 degrees, 5 to 7 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Squeeze lemon wedges over pork chops.