lemon butter pork chops with potatoes and spinach

La Crescenta, CA
Updated on Jul 10, 2025

I love spinach and wanted to create a recipe that would use the spinach without wilting. We are fond of pork chops, and I thought I could make an easy recipe that would be yummy and memorable. We like lots of butter and lemon on this entree. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This lemon butter pork chops with potatoes and spinach recipe is an easy dinner with lots of flavor. The tender pork chops, with the buttery potatoes, are delicious. Placing the hot pork chops and potatoes on top of the baby spinach slightly wilts it. Drizzling the buttery lemon sauce over adds freshness and brings all the flavors together. It was wonderful served with warm, crusty bread to soak up the lemon butter sauce.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 - center loin cut pork chops
  • 6 small red potatoes
  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • - olive oil
  • - salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 large lemons, juiced
  • 1 package bagged baby spinach
  • - minced fresh parsley

How To Make lemon butter pork chops with potatoes and spinach

  • Pound the pork chops.
    Step 1
    Pound chops between wax paper or plastic wrap until 1/4 inch thick. Set aside.
  • Cut potatoes into chunks.
    Step 2
    Cut out eyes or any imperfections from red potatoes. Cut in chunks about 1/4 inch in size.
  • Boil the potatoes.
    Step 3
    Fill a saucepan with water, enough for the potatoes to cook easily. Bring water to a boil. Add potatoes. Cook for approximately 10 minutes. Test for doneness.
  • Add butter and garlic to the cooked potatoes.
    Step 4
    Drain potatoes and return to the saucepan to dry. Add 1 Tbsp butter and garlic to potatoes. Add your choice of salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Brown the pork chops.
    Step 5
    Heat a small amount (your choice) of olive oil in a large skillet. Add pork chops. Do not crowd. Sprinkle with your salt and pepper. When done, drain on paper towels. This should take about 10 minutes or so. Wipe the pan clean.
  • Add butter and lemon to a skillet.
    Step 6
    Add 4 Tbsp butter and the juice of 2 lemons (can be adjusted to your own preference) to the wiped skillet. Heat until the butter bubbles. Remove from heat.
  • Add spinach and potatoes to a plate.
    Step 7
    Separate bagged spinach into 4 portions. To plate, add a portion of the raw spinach on a serving dish. Top with 1/4 portion of the potatoes.
  • Top with the pork chops.
    Step 8
    Top with 2 pork chops.
  • Spoon the butter sauce.
    Step 9
    Spoon butter/lemon sauce over pork chops. Sprinkle lightly with minced parsley.
  • Serve with crusty bread.
    Step 10
    Serve with crusty bread.

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Category: Pork
Keyword: #lemon
Keyword: #spinach
Keyword: #pork
Ingredient: Pork
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Collection: Summer Recipes
Collection: Spring Recipes

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