SMOTHERED PORK CHOP

Smothered Pork Chop image

I like to saute extra mushrooms and caramelize some onions for the side of this dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, parsley flakes and rosemary, crushed
2 boneless butterflied pork chops (1/2 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
TOPPING:
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 slices pepper Jack cheese

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, basil, parsley and rosemary; add the pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Broil pork chops 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender; sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Using a slotted spoon, place mushrooms on pork chops. Cover each with a cheese slice. Broil 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1012 calories, Fat 87g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 1203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 52g protein.