The Ultimate Greek Pork Chops with Feta and Dill Potatoes

Are you searching for a complete, flavor-packed, and elegant dinner that you can have on the table in about 30 minutes? A meal that tastes like a mini-vacation to the Mediterranean but is easy enough for any busy weeknight? These incredible Greek Pork Chops with Feta-Dill Potatoes are the perfect recipe for you.

This is your ultimate guide to creating a perfectly balanced and stunning meal. We’ll show you how to pan-sear juicy, tender pork chops, roast potatoes to crispy perfection, and create a fresh, vibrant tomato and olive pan sauce, all at the same time. It’s a masterclass in delicious, efficient cooking.

What makes this recipe so special is its incredible depth of flavor and the way all the components come together in perfect harmony. The savory pork, the tangy feta potatoes, and the bright, briny tomato sauce create a truly memorable dish. This is the Greek Pork Chops recipe that will make you feel like a gourmet chef in your own kitchen.

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The Secret to Perfectly Juicy Pork Chops

The number one fear when cooking pork chops is that they will end up dry, tough, and flavorless. This recipe and these simple tips guarantee a juicy, tender result every single time.

1. Don’t Overcook! This is the golden rule. The best and only foolproof way to ensure perfectly cooked pork is to use an instant-read meat thermometer. Pork is perfectly cooked and at its juiciest when the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
2. Score the Fat: The recipe includes a brilliant pro tip: make a few shallow cuts in the fatty edge of the pork chops. This prevents the chops from curling up as they cook, ensuring they lie flat in the pan and get a perfect, even sear.
3. Let it Rest: After cooking, you must let the pork chops rest on a plate for at least 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a much more tender and flavorful bite.

Building a Flavorful Pan Sauce

The magic of this Greek Pork Chops recipe is the incredible pan sauce that’s made in the same skillet used to cook the pork.

• We first sear the pork, which leaves behind delicious, flavorful browned bits (called the fond) in the pan.
• We then sauté the garlic and tomatoes in those drippings.
• Finally, we “deglaze” the pan with white wine, scraping up all that concentrated flavor from the bottom and incorporating it into our fresh, rustic sauce. This simple technique is the key to a sauce with incredible depth.

The Key Ingredients for Your Greek Pork Chops

This recipe for Greek Pork Chops uses a handful of fresh, vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired ingredients.

• Boneless Pork Chops: Using 3/4-inch thick boneless chops is perfect for a quick pan-sear that results in a juicy interior.
• Yukon Gold Potatoes: These creamy, buttery potatoes are perfect for roasting. Preheating the baking sheet before adding the potatoes is a great trick to get an extra-crispy exterior.
• The Sauce Components:
  • Cherry Tomatoes & Garlic: These break down in the pan to create a fresh, aromatic sauce base.
  • Dry White Wine: A crisp wine like a Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc adds a crucial layer of acidity. For a non-alcoholic version, you can use chicken broth with a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Kalamata Olives: These add a wonderfully briny, salty, and fruity flavor that is classic in Greek cooking.
• The Finishers:
  • Feta Cheese & Fresh Dill: Tossing the hot roasted potatoes with salty, creamy feta and fresh, aromatic dill creates an irresistible side dish that perfectly complements the Greek Pork Chops.

Step-by-Step Guide to Your Greek Pork Chops

This complete meal comes together efficiently by cooking the potatoes and the pork/sauce at the same time.

Part 1: Roast the Potatoes

1. Preheat the Oven and Pan: Place a large, rimmed baking sheet in the oven and preheat the oven to a hot 475°F. Preheating the pan is key to crispy potatoes.
2. Season and Roast: In a large bowl, toss the cubed Yukon Gold potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and spread the potatoes out in a single, even layer. Roast for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the potatoes are tender and golden brown.

Part 2: Cook the Pork Chops and Sauce

1. Prepare the Pork: While the potatoes are roasting, prepare your pork. Make 3 shallow cuts in the fatty edge of each pork chop. Rub the pork all over with the dried oregano and season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Sear the Pork: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and just cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove the cooked pork to a large plate and let it rest.
3. Start the Sauce: To the same skillet, add the halved cherry tomatoes, the thinly sliced garlic, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of oregano. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to soften.
4. Deglaze and Simmer: Add the white wine and cook until the liquid is mostly dry, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add 1/4 cup of water and continue to cook, lightly crushing the tomatoes with your spoon, until the sauce has thickened slightly (1 to 2 minutes).
5. Finish the Sauce: Stir in the halved Kalamata olives and the sugar. Be sure to pour in any juices that have accumulated on the plate with the resting pork chops—that’s pure flavor! Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.

Part 3: Finish and Serve

1. Finish the Potatoes: When the potatoes are done roasting, transfer them to a large bowl. Add the crumbled feta cheese and let it sit for a minute to soften slightly in the heat of the potatoes. Add the chopped fresh dill and gently toss everything together.
2. Plate and Enjoy: Divide the feta-dill potatoes and the Greek Pork Chops among your plates. Spoon the warm tomato-olive sauce over the pork, drizzle everything with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and serve immediately.

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Conclusion: An Elegant Weeknight Escape

This recipe for Greek Pork Chops is a perfect testament to how simple, fresh ingredients and smart techniques can create a truly spectacular meal. It’s a healthy, balanced, and incredibly flavorful dish that will transport you to the shores of the Mediterranean, all in about 30 minutes. This is a recipe that’s sure to become a new favorite in your dinner rotation.

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