Lemon Pork Chops: The Italian Way 🇮🇹🍋
This is my go-to dinner when I’m short on time and want to keep the grocery bill under control. If you’ve been wondering how to cook thin lemon pork chops so they stay juicy and tender, this is the only recipe you need. These chops are proof that you don’t need expensive ingredients to make a GREAT authentic Italian meal. The best part? This one-pan recipe comes together in minutes for a fast and easy weeknight dinner..
I grab a pack of these thin-cut chops every single week because they’re the perfect budget-friendly Scallopine al Limone (Lemon Scallopini). Whether you use pork, chicken, or veal, the technique is exactly the same. You really can’t go wrong with lemon, butter, and white wine! If you’ve been looking for a quick weeknight recipe that actually tastes fresh this is it.
Ingredients:
7 Thin pork chops
2 Lemons (organic & unwaxed)
Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp Butter
1/4 cup White wine (dry)
Flour
Salt and pepper
Fresh parsley
Directions:
1. Pound the pork chops until they are thin and uniform. Lightly coat each side with flour, shaking off the excess.
2. Sear the chops in olive oil for about one minute per side.
3. Season with salt and pepper, then pour in the white wine. Let it simmer for a moment to allow the alcohol to cook out.
4. Add the juice of both lemons, the peel of one, and the zest of the other. Let the flavors come together for about one minute.
5. Stir in the butter and fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately
⭐ Video Chapters
0:00 The 10-Minute Dinner
0:29 Simple Ingredients
0:54 Prepping and Pounding the Meat
1:18 Flour the Meat
1:29 Searing for a Quick Minute
2:13 Deglazing with White Wine
2:24 Lemon Three Ways: Juice, Peel, and Zest
4:16 The Butter Sauce and Parsley Finish
4:45 Preview in the Pan
4:53 Plating and Saucy Finish
5:07 Giovanni
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✅ Ultra-Fast: A 10-minute recipe that’s faster (and better) than ordering takeout.
✅ Restaurant Style: This Lemon technique turns a “value pack” of meat into a gourmet Italian dinner.
✅ Low Cost, High Protein: A cheap family meal that proves you don’t need a big budget to eat well.
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In Italy, Scallopine al Limone is a classic, did your family make this with pork, chicken, or veal growing up? Let me know in the comments! 👇🇮🇹
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45 Comments
Awesome video and recipe Gio! Very cost efficient and simple. I’m going to try it with white fish as well 🤙🏼
Just made yourCiambella Rustica. It was quick and easy too. Haven’t tasted it yet. Bringing it to Easter dinner tomorrow at my son’s house. Looks and smells wonderful tho!
Deeeeeelicious !!! I love these fast weeknight recipes ( I've made every single one so far)…keep them coming as I'm right up to date. 👌
Love your recipes. Thx you so much for sharing.
Going in tonight for Saturday night dinner. Thank you!
Niiice😊 I also like how you pronounce "groCeries" with a real clean C, not those "groSHCHeries" like they're some Polish coins (groszy)😂
I've already made a couple of your quick weekday recipes, so more of them will be great 👍
Looks delicious thank you. I say this with no disrespect: the camera is moving around a lot on these last few videos, is it me or is it new (it's hard to watch)?
I really enjoyed this dish — simple, easy, and very tasty🙌
Cant wait to make this. Have all the ingredients keep these recipes coming…they're all great
What a great recipe, love fresh lemon and zest. You sure are a blessing to your wife and family, cooking easy and healthy meals. My ex’s idea of cooking, was calling Dominos…😂😂😂
I made this with chicken breasts sliced thin and it was delicious served with rice! Thank you! Yes to quick easy meals and maybe some salad recipes! 👌🤩
I can’t remember who told me “ everything tastes better with capers” ? Mom or Garrison Keillor of Lake Wobegon?
I think the recipe requires more artery clogging butter!!!❤
I grew up eating this, it's been a long time. I'll have to make this next week. Yes, please more recipes like this!
Reminds me of a Chicken Francese
Le scaloppine! 😋😋😋
Love these videos! Simple Italian food….what could be better! 😋
Cost effective is the very best description. My bulk orders of meat often have 5 kilo boxes of these pork chops with waxed paper separating the layers. I apportion the meat and freeze the bags of meal portions for use during the month. I also purchase cost effective food safe restaurant supply plastic freezer bags. These are NOT name branded as in the regular grocery stores. I buy a package of 100 units for less than $5 Canadian.
quick recipes are always welcome.
Thanks! I also made the Easter bread. It was good too.
I look forward to your posts and I am taking notes every episode
These are so easy to make and the flavor and tenderness is perfect.
I HIGHLY recommend anyone watching this, make this.
Perfect!! I’m making it tonight! I always have a bag of lemons going in my pantry of condiments!! Yes,quick is great! You are helping me with my cooking burnout!! Thank you!
Wow mmmmm I haven’t had this in a long time ❤
Yes quick and easy thanks!
Always looking for ways to prepare pork . Nice recipe, thank you for the video Gio.
I’d like to place an order with extra lemon. Oh, and extra pork chops.
Looks delicious and very similar to a capers sauce I make. I like thin cutlets like this. Also chicken can be a real dream for a quick weeknight dinner. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Looks great 😊
Yes would help me out during the work week thanks 😊
Love these quick dinners. 🤣👍
This looks fantastic! I buy those porkchops, too. More quick dinner recipes, please!
Looks delicious!😋
When are you going to make some Asian dishes like chicken and broccoli. All you do is Italian food here.
What, you got something against Asian food? 🤨
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More more more! Love your cooking.
Another amazing and simple recipe!!! I’ll be making this next week sometime. I’ve never made pork with lemons only chicken and I’m sure it’s delicious!!!
Happy Easter to you and your Wife ❤️ Christ our Savior has Risen 🕊️
Another great recipe! I do something similar with chicken, but never tried pork. Excellent idea, and keep the weeknight recipes coming. Big fan here, ciao.
Love lemon, piccata sauce, and pork…this looks right up my acidic alley! 🍋
Yes more quick weeknight dinners please! 🥰
Keep the quick weeknight recipes coming! Gotta run to the market and get some pork chops!
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Yes, looks beautiful!! Sure, the quick meal ideas are soooo helpful–cost effective too
Yessss on the quick, easy recipes!
I LOVE the quick, weeknight dinners. Thank you for what you do.