Pork Chops With Thyme And Lime Recipe

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Pork chops with thyme and lime is a dish made with pork chops, thyme, and lime. The pork chops are cooked in a pan with thyme and lime, and then served with a side of vegetables or rice.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time50 mins
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 4 shoulder pork chops, thick, about 1 1/2 pounds
 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 
 4 tablespoons oil
 4 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
 1 lime, sliced, for garnish, optional
  Salt
  Pepper


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1. Combine ingredients for marinade.

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2. Place pork chops in a shallow dish or in a sturdy plastic bag. Pour marinade over.

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3. Marinate at room temperature for about 2 hours or in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.

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4. Remove chops from marinade.

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5. Heat butter in a skillet. Add pork chops.

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6. Brown chops on both sides over high heat until lightly brown. Turn heat down.

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7. Add a little of marinade. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. Cover with lid.

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8. Cook the chops over medium heat for about 25 minutes or until they are tender and juices run clear when pierced with a fork.

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9. Serve garnished with lime and thyme, if desired.

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Tips: You may use fresh lemon in place of lime, if desired. The longer you marinate the pork chops, the more tender they will be.

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Good Served With: Steamed fresh peas or broccoli, garlic bread and sliced tomatoes.

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Ingredients

 4 shoulder pork chops, thick, about 1 1/2 pounds
 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 
 4 tablespoons oil
 4 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
 1 lime, sliced, for garnish, optional
  Salt
  Pepper

Directions

1

1. Combine ingredients for marinade.

2

2. Place pork chops in a shallow dish or in a sturdy plastic bag. Pour marinade over.

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3. Marinate at room temperature for about 2 hours or in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.

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4. Remove chops from marinade.

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5. Heat butter in a skillet. Add pork chops.

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6. Brown chops on both sides over high heat until lightly brown. Turn heat down.

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7. Add a little of marinade. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. Cover with lid.

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8. Cook the chops over medium heat for about 25 minutes or until they are tender and juices run clear when pierced with a fork.

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9. Serve garnished with lime and thyme, if desired.

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Tips: You may use fresh lemon in place of lime, if desired. The longer you marinate the pork chops, the more tender they will be.

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Good Served With: Steamed fresh peas or broccoli, garlic bread and sliced tomatoes.

Pork Chops With Thyme And Lime Recipe

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