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Plate of golden-brown pork bites with crisp edges, served alongside fresh green beans and a sprig of parsley.
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Pork Bites & Green Beans

Juicy pork bites seared in a cast iron skillet and tossed with fresh green beans in a buttery garlic lemon sauce. A simple, healthy 30-minute dinner made all in one pan.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: All of the Best Pork Recipes on the Internet
Keyword: green beans, lemon, low carb, pork chops, quick and easy
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Carrian Cheney

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs Pork Chops cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons BBQ Rub
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil divided
  • ¼ Cup Butter
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ Lemon zest and juice
  • ¼ Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 lb Green Beans trimmed and blanched
  • 1 Dash Red Pepper Flakes
  • Fresh Parsley minced
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Instructions

  • In a pie plate, sprinkle pork with seasoning and toss to coat well.
    1 ½ lbs Pork Chops, 1 ½ Tablespoons BBQ Rub
  • Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
    2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Brown the pork bites in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until edges are crispy and browned, drizzling more oil as needed. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and cook until melted.
    ¼ Cup Butter
  • Add the garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
    4 Cloves Garlic
  • Scrape up any browned bits from the pan as you pour in the lemon juice and zest and broth.
    ½ Lemon, ¼ Cup Chicken Broth
  • Carefully add the green beans into the pan and toss in the lemon butter sauce to coat well. Cook for 3-4 minutes, turning often.
    1 lb Green Beans
  • Push cooked green beans on the side and return the pork into the pan. Toss the pork bites through the sauce to evenly coat.
  • Add a sprinkle fresh parsley and red chili pepper flakes. Serve immediately!
    1 Dash Red Pepper Flakes, Fresh Parsley

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Notes

Adapted from Eating Well