How to Make Lemony Pork Piccata - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Italian cuisine, few dishes are as iconic and beloved as piccata. This classic preparation involves dredging thin cuts of meat in flour, pan-frying them until golden brown, and then finishing them off with a tangy, zesty sauce made with lemon, capers, and butter. The result is a dish that is both bright and comforting, making it a perfect option for a simple weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party entree.

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Ingredients

  • 4 pork chops
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sliced shallots
  • ⅓ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon capers

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 pork chops

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Pound pork chops between 2 sheets waxed paper or plastic wrap until very thin, about 1/8 inch.
  • Mix flour, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl. Dredge both sides of each pork chop through flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until butter starts to sizzle. Add shallots and pork chops in 1 layer, working in batches if needed. Cook pork chops until golden brown and almost cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to a baking dish and lightly tent with aluminum foil, reserving the shallots and browned bits of food in the skillet.
  • Bake pork chops in the preheated oven until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Pour wine and chicken stock into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced by half, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir lemon juice into sauce.
  • Drizzle sauce over pork chops and top with parsley, lemon zest, and capers.
  • Nutrition

    321 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 185mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 420mg