Name: Pan-Seared Pork Blade Chop
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 1/2"-thick pork blade chop (about 2 1/2 pounds); 1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed, plus lemon wedges for serving; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, plus 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, plus sprigs for serving; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Pan-Seared Pork Blade ChopDitte Isager

Starting the chop in a hot pan lets you get a good initial sear; lowering the heat gives you control while it cooks through.

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