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Crispy pork chops and quick herb ‘pesto’

A step-by-step guide on how to make this delicious crispy pork chops and quick herb ‘pesto’ dish

Crispy pork chops and quick herb ‘pesto’ 

Serves 4 • Total Time 25-30 Min 

Ingredients

FOR THE CRISPY PORK CHOPS  

4 pork loin chops 
Salt and milled black pepper 
Glug olive oil  
1 tsp grated ginger  
2 cloves garlic, sliced 
2 Tbsp butter 
½ lemon, juiced  
1 Tbsp fresh coriander, chopped  
2 Tbsp honey  

FOR THE HERB PESTO  

10g fresh coriander  
10g fresh parsley  
1 lemon, zested and juiced  
1 clove garlic, sliced  
3 Tbsp olive oil  
1 tsp pink peppercorns  

 

Method

  1. Season pork chops and heat oil in a large pan. 
  2. Fry chops for about 5-6 minutes per side or until golden brown. 
  3. Add ginger, garlic and butter into the same pan and fry for about 2 minutes. 
  4. Add lemon juice, coriander and honey. Baste chops with this mixture. Remove from heat and set aside. 
  5. Blitz together coriander, parsley, zest, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and pink peppercorns. Season well. 
  6. Serve pork smeared with herb pesto and a fresh stonefruit salad. 

 

 

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