Meat chop

Here’s a simple and versatile way to make a meat chop, which can refer to pork, lamb, or beef chops, depending on your preference. I’ll give a basic pan-seared method that keeps it juicy and flavorful. 🥩✨

🥩 Pan-Seared Meat Chops

Serves: 2–4
Prep time: 5–10 min
Cook time: 15–20 min

Ingredients

• 2–4 meat chops (pork, lamb, or beef; about 1-inch thick)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• Optional seasonings: garlic powder, paprika, dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, oregano)

Optional pan sauce:

• ½ cup broth (beef, chicken, or vegetable)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard or cream (optional)
• 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Prepare the chops:
   • Pat the meat chops dry.
   • Season both sides with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
2. Sear the chops:
   • Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Sear the chops 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
3. Cook to doneness:
   • Reduce heat to medium.
   • Cook until internal temperature reaches the appropriate level:
     • Pork: 145°F (63°C)
     • Beef or lamb: 130–135°F (54–57°C) for medium-rare, 140–145°F (60–63°C) for medium
   • Let rest 3–5 minutes before serving.
4. Optional pan sauce:
   • Remove meat from pan and set aside.
   • Add broth and garlic to deglaze the pan.
   • Simmer 2–3 minutes, then stir in butter and mustard/cream if desired.
   • Pour sauce over meat chops.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

• Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
• Try a fruit glaze like apple, cherry, or peach for pork or lamb chops.
• For extra flavor, marinate chops in olive oil, garlic, herbs, and lemon juice for 1–2 hours before cooking.

If you want, I can give a specific recipe for honey garlic pork chops or herb-crusted lamb chops depending on the type of meat chop you have. Which one do you want?