Pan Roasted Pork Chops with Sage and Garlic

This is a recipe that is so quick and easy to make not to mention sooo sooo delicious!!!
  I promise.  

Let's get started

This is all you will need:

boneless pork chops (medium thick works best)

extra virgin olive oil

lemon

garlic 

fresh sage
*if you don't love the idea of eating the sage, I recommend that you cook them with the sage and remove them before eating (or possibly break them into smaller pieces) The sage definitely adds a layer of flavor that makes this recipe special :)

Let's start by chopping up 4 garlic cloves

Next we will heat up our olive oil on medium.  Once it is hot and ready we can add 8 to 10 fresh sage leaves and cook for about 30 seconds on each side.  You want them to crisp up without burning.  

I really like to cook with fresh herbs whenever possible.  

Remove the crisp sage and set aside on a paper towel

In the same oil we will add our garlic.  Let it saute for about 30 seconds.

Set a side on the paper towel with the sage.

Now for the pork chops...

Generously season each side of pork chop with salt and pepper.

In the same oil we roasted the sage and garlic in, place our chops flat in the pan.  

Here is the key to cooking them juicy but cooked through.  I cook them mostly on the first side until it has a golden brown sear on it then I turn them.  The time needed is dependent on the thickness of your chop.  This took me about 3 min. on the first side and then I checked and turned them.  Then I cooked the other side for only about 1-2 min.  I gauge their readiness by poking them with my finger.  Then next steps happen quickly so get ready...

Add the set aside sage and garlic to the pan.  I also kind of spoon some of the juices over the chops at this step.

Next we will add the juice of 1 lemon.  The lemon I used here had a lot of juice in is so I only needed to use half a lemon but you can rate your lemon's juiciness.  I would side on the more lemon than less.  This really brings all the flavors together.  If you don't use enough juice it can evaporate quickly and I would recommend adding more.  You want to have some juices infused with all the herbs and stuff.  During this part only cook for about 20 to 30 more seconds.  I like to spoon the juices from underneath the chops over them.

Remove your pork chops from the pan and pour all the juices over them.  If is is not appetizing for you to eat the sage like this I break it up into small pieces so my son will eat it.  Otherwise he will just remove it and miss out on part of the yumminess.  

Enjoy!!!

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**I usually serve this with brown rice or red potatoes and some kind of veggie