Champagne Pork Chops With Lemon and Parsley

I had some left over champagne and came up with this easy dish. As always, with these simple dishes, the quality of the ingredients is key.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

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. Salt and pepper chops and let sit 30 minutes.
2. Place skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Brown chops on both sides.
3. When browned, deglaze the pan with the champagne, reduce heat, add chops and simmer until almost done.
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.