Bone-In Pork Chops in a Simple Marinade

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you make bone-in pork chops? It's very simple. Start by gathering the ingredients on the list. For this dish you'll need two bone-in pork loin chops. Trim off any excess fat if you like, and feel free to adjust the spices to taste.

2. Step 2:

   

   First, make the marinade. Wash and dry the lemon, then cut it into medium slices.

3. Step 3:

   

   Wash the tomato and cut it into small pieces. Use a softer, ripe tomato so you can mash it easily by hand.

4. Step 4:

   

   Put the tomato and lemon slices in a bowl and crush them with your hands to release their juice.

5. Step 5:

   

   Add the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and stir.

6. Step 6:

   

   Pour in the sparkling water and stir again.

7. Step 7:

   

   Submerge the pork in the marinade and leave it at room temperature for 1 hour — the marinade should cover the meat completely. You can extend the marinating time to 1½ hours; if you leave it longer than that, move the bowl to the refrigerator.

8. Step 8:

   

   Lift the pork chops out of the marinade and brush off any bits of lemon and tomato, or they'll burn in the pan.

9. Step 9:

   

   Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear the marinated chops for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown — this seals in all the juices.

10. Step 10:

    

    Transfer the seared pork to a foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle the leftover oil from the skillet over the top. Roast in an oven preheated to 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. Enjoy!