Succulent pork chops with sage

Ingredients

  • pork chops, on the bone
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) olive oil blend
  • Salt and milled pepper
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 Tbsp (45ml) butter
  • sage leaves (or 2 sprigs rosemary or 4 sprigs thyme)

Method

  1. Bring meat to room temperature to ensure even cooking.
  2. Snip fat at the base of the pork chops.
  3. Brush with oil and season.
  4. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over high heat – you should be able to hold your hand 5cm above it for four seconds.
  5. Add chops, apply pressure to the meat using a spatula. (This ensures the whole chop is touching the surface of the pan so that it browns evenly).
  6. Flip over after 1½ minutes. Repeat 2-3 times to brown on both sides.
  7. Reduce heat and add garlic, butter and sage.
  8. Keep basting and rotating chops for 3 minutes or until done.
  9. Set meat aside to rest before serving, this allows that residual heat to work its magic and the fibres to relax, giving a more tender, succulent result.
  10. Serve with a side of your choice, like sweet potato or regular mash.

Recipe Source: PnP Fresh Living