Lemon Herb Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes!

Now that sounds like a solid comfort meal! 🍋🌿🐖 Here’s a cozy, flavor-packed recipe for Lemon Herb Pork Chops with Creamy Mashed Potatoes that’ll hit all the right notes:

🍽️ Lemon Herb Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes
🥩 Lemon Herb Pork Chops
Ingredients:
4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)

2 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tbsp fresh herbs total)

Salt & pepper to taste

1 tbsp butter (for searing)

Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:
Marinate: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon zest + juice, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Coat pork chops in the mixture and let them marinate at least 30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge if you’re planning ahead).

Sear & Cook:

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter.

Sear the pork chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp of 145°F / 63°C).

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

🥔 Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

4 tbsp butter

½ to ¾ cup milk or heavy cream (warm)

Salt & pepper to taste

Optional: 2–3 tbsp sour cream or cream cheese for extra richness

Instructions:
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