Baked Lemon Pork chops with mushrooms
In 30 minutes or less, these lemon pork chops with mushrooms are baked together in one dish in the oven for an easy cleanup.
Main ingredients:
 | Pork chops – boneless pork loin chops, about 6-8 oz each |
 | Mushrooms- fresh mushrooms such as white mushrooms, cremini, button, etc. |
 | Lemon – a couple of tablespoons of fresh lemon juice for the sauce |
Spices and flavoring ingredients:
 | Paprika – for flavor |
 | Garlic powder or flakes for the spice rub |
 | Basil – dried basil herbs for flavor |
 | Parsley – dried or fresh parsley |
 | (Optional) Cayenne pepper – for a bit of spice |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
Pork chops sometimes have a reputation for being bland, but it all depends on the marinade and the cooking. With lemon pork chops, you can make a quick and delicious dinner, without much effort.
Add a few mushrooms in there at the right time, and you have a one dish meal from the oven that will add a ton of flavor and protein while making it less of a hassle to clean up.
The key to cooking pork chops is making sure the pork is cooked but not overcooked or dry. The pork chops shouldn’t be pink, because that would mean they are undercooked, and you will risk getting sick. Don’t hesitate to check on the meat and cut a portion of it towards to end to see at what point it is cooking.
You can also use a meat thermometer to make sure your chop is perfectly cooked which is around 145° F (62°C).
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork loin chops about 6-8 oz each
- 1 cup of chopped fresh mushrooms eg. white, cremini, etc.
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1-2 sprigs of fresh parsley
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) degrees.
- Combine the lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, basil, and cayenne in a small bowl and stir well to combine.
- Brush the lemon mixture over both sides of the pork chops.
- Bake for 15 minutes until the pork chops look slightly brown.
- Chop the mushrooms and the parsley.
- Take out of the oven and add the chopped mushrooms and parsley into the same tray.
- Toss the mushrooms lightly so that the sauces from the pork cover the mushrooms.
- Place back in the oven and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the pork looks done. (This will depend on the thickness of the pork chops.)
- Take out of the oven and let rest 5 minutes.
- Serve while warm.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
Lemon pork chops with mushrooms goes quite well with plain white rice or quinoa. You can also serve it with mashed, scalloped, or au gratin potatoes, steamed broccoli, roasted carrots, green beans, etc.
How to store it?
Cooked lemon pork should keep well in the fridge or freezer, as long as you keep it in an airtight container for at least a few days. After 1 month, the pork may still be safe to eat, but its texture and flavor may not be as good.
I don’t recommend freezing the mushrooms however, they will likely absorb moisture and not taste very good.
