Sous Vide Lemon Herb Pork Chops

Sous vide garlic lemon herb pork chops are what dreams are made of. The pork chops are cooked to perfection using a sous vide, then covered in a delicious garlic lemon herb sauce. The result? Masterful tasting pork that you can whip out for any occasion.

Time and Temperature

Through loads of experimentation, we’ve found that cooking pork chops at 58C/136F for 1 hour is the perfect combo. Cooking the 1" pork chop for one hour is just enough time to achieve a perfectly juicy chop. Also, cooking them at a temperature of 136F ensures that the pork is a beautiful medium rare with great texture. Just make sure you have a reliable sous vide that accurately regulates the temperature of the bath or your results may vary (check out the Anova or Joule). For other time and temperature options, check out our cooking guide here.

Special Equipment

Sous Vide Machine – This one is obvious. To cook sous vide, you’re going to need a device to precisely regulate the temperature of the bath water. The two best sous vide machines in the game right now are the Anova Precision Cooker and the Breville Joule. The main difference between the two is that with the Anova you can control the device both manually and with a mobile device, and with the Joule you can only control the device by using your mobile device. Either way, both sous vide machines are top class and you can’t go wrong with either choice.

12-quart Container – Although you can use a basic stockpot for your sous vide cooking needs, I highly recommend buying a large plastic container. They are inexpensive and spacious, so you won’t have to worry about cooking a big roast in a small pot. I recommend a 12 quart Rubbermaid container, as it is BPA free, sturdy, and large enough for just about anything you will be cooking.

Container Lid – If you are going to buy a plastic container, I highly suggest buying a compatible lid for it. When you sous vide for a long duration, the heat of the water causes evaporation. With a lid, it eliminates a majority of the evaporation so you can cook for 72 hours care-free.

Cast Iron Skillet – If you are looking to take your searing game to the next level, we recommend investing in a cast iron skillet. By using a cast iron in this recipe, you’ll achieve a deep sear on the protein. Cast irons are also extremely handy for searing just about any and all sous vide meat. Lodge offers the best quality and price, which is why it is our favorite cast iron brand.

Check out our full list of recommended gear here.

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Sous Vide Lemon Herb Pork Chops

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Hands-On Cook Time 5 minutes

Sous Vide Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

• 4 pork loin chops
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation

1. Set sous vide machine to 58C/136F.

2. In a bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.

3. Salt the pork chops to taste. Put the chops in a freezer bag with the lemon marinade and fresh rosemary, and remove the air through a vacuum sealer or the displacement method. Drop pork chops in the bath for 1 hour.

Finishing

1. Remove bag from bath. Take chops out of the bag, pat dry and lightly season with salt and pepper to taste. Discard the rosemary from bag, and set the lemon marinade aside.

2. In a medium size pan, bring lemon marinade to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and set aside. Turn heat to high and add oil. Sear for 60 seconds on each side, basting frequently with lemon marinade. Remove from pan and place on plate to rest. Serve and enjoy!