Description
Simple recipe for pan-seared pork chops cooked in garlic butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 thick-cut pork chops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place the pork chops in the hot skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet.
- As the butter melts, tilt the skillet and use a spoon to baste the pork chops with the melted garlic butter for about 1 minute.
- Add the dried thyme to the butter mixture and continue basting for another minute.
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use pork chops that are at least 1 inch thick.
- If your chops are thinner, reduce the searing time to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: pork chops, garlic butter, pan seared, quick dinner, easy pork recipe