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The key to this recipe is to quickly sear the pork in a hot pan before baking it to perfection in the tart lemon butter sauce.

LEMON BUTTER PORK CHOPS yields 4 servings

4 boneless pork chops, at least 1 inch thick
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon avocado oil
FRESH ground sea salt and pepper
½ cup WONDRA (extra fine) flour
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, FINELY minced
1 EXTRA LARGE lemon juiced, 4 tablespoons
1 LARGE lemon, thinly sliced

• Preheat the oven to 350°.
• Lightly spray baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
• Tenderize the pork chops, if necessary.
• Generously season the pork chops all over with salt and pepper.
• Melt butter and avocado oil together in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Dredge pork chops in the flour making sure they are completely covered, but shaking off excess.
• Sear chops 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Transfer chops to a baking dish.
• In the same skillet over medium-low heat and add the unsalted butter.
• Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the lemon slices and lemon juice, cooking 2 to 3 minutes.
• Turn lemon slices, adding a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Pour the lemon butter mixture over the pork chops in the baking dish.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 150°-155°.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
• Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.