Seared and Roasted Pork Chops with Lemon

1. 1

   Generously season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Let stand for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

4. 4

   Heat enough oil to coat the bottom of a large ovenproof skillet (1 to 2 tablespoons) over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Blot excess moisture off pork chops with paper towels.

6. 6

   Sear 2 pork chops on 1 side until crusts are golden, 4 to 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Using tongs, brown fatty edges.

8. 8

   Flip, and sear for 2 minutes more; transfer to a plate.

9. 9

   Wipe skillet clean, add oil to coat (1 to 2 tablespoons), and repeat with remaining 2 pork chops.

10. 10

    Add reserved pork chops to skillet, and transfer to oven.

11. 11

    Roast each until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 145 degrees, 5 to 7 minutes.

12. 12

    Let rest for 5 minutes.

13. 13

    Squeeze lemon wedges over pork chops.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.