Champagne Pork Chops With Lemon and Parsley

Ingredients

• 4 pork chops, thick cut
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
• 1 lemon, zest only
• 12 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1/4 cup champagne
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon flavored

Directions

1. 1

   Salt and pepper chops and let sit 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Place skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Brown chops on both sides.

3. 3

   When browned, deglaze the pan with the champagne, reduce heat, add chops and simmer until almost done.

4. 4

   While the chops are cooking, mince the garlic, salt, parsley and lemon zest together. Smash mixture into the chops, simmer a minute or two, turn and smash remaining mixture onto the other side. Simmer a couple of more minutes.