Description
Indulge in these Flavorful Salt & Pepper Pork Chop Bites, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer. Juicy, tender pork is marinated in zesty lemon juice and seasoned simply with salt and pepper, resulting in a delightful contrast of crispy exterior and succulent meat. Ready in under 30 minutes, these bites are a delicious solution to satisfy your flavor cravings effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless pork chops
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Cut the pork chops into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Add pork pieces and coat evenly; let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil until shimmering.
- Cook the marinated pork bites in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer cooked bites to paper towels to rest briefly before serving hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg