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Pork Chops in Beef Fat
Juicy pork chops seared in hot beef tallow. A simple, satisfying carnivore dinner.
~15 mintotal
Ingredients
- 2 Pork chops
- 1 tbsp Beef fat or tallow
Cooking Steps
Take the pork chops out of the fridge 10 minutes before cooking and pat them dry.
Melt the beef fat or tallow in a heavy frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Season the chops with salt and pepper, then sear for 4 minutes on the first side without moving them.
Flip and cook for a further 4 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 63C (145F) at the thickest point.
Rest for 3 minutes before serving; the residual heat will bring them the rest of the way.
Plant & Growing Tips
Rosemary
- Not in the recipe, but grow it for a fragrant herb to infuse your pork chops with flavour.
- Plant in full sun and well-drained soil, as it prefers drier conditions once established.
- Grow in pots in colder climates for easy overwintering indoors.
Green Beans
- Not in the recipe, but grow them for a fresh, complementary side vegetable.
- Sow seeds directly after the last frost in full sun and well-drained soil, providing a trellis for pole varieties.
Natural Pest Control
- Rosemary is rarely bothered by pests, but ensure good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew in humid conditions.
- Bean beetles on green beans can be hand-picked or deterred by companion planting with marigolds.
- Aphids on green beans can be washed off with a strong stream of water.
Harvest
Rosemary
- Snip off sprigs as needed, cutting just above a leaf node to encourage bushier growth.
Green Beans
- Pick pods when they are young, tender, and snap easily, harvesting frequently to encourage more production.
