Sear Roasted Pork Chops

Recipe courtesy of akayf

***You won’t use the entire rub but it stores well for several weeks if in a tightly sealed container. It’s great on all types of meat.

Zest of 1 lemon

3 Tbs. minced garlic

3 Tbs. fresh rosemary leaves

2 Tbs. fresh sage leaves

1 Tbs. salt

1 Tbs pepper

4 thick pork chops

Olive oil as needed

1. In a food processor, blend the lemon zest and all spices and process until the consistency of wet sand.
2. Heat oven to 400. Rub both sides of each pork chop with about 1 teaspoon of the spice mix.
3. In large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil. Add the pork chops. Sear them on both sides until they are golden brown(about 2 minutes on each side)
4. Transfer meat to a baking dish and cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, or until done