Description
Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops are a flavorful and juicy dish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork chops and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Once the butter is melted, spoon the garlic butter over the pork chops for about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use thick-cut pork chops.
- Let the pork chops rest after cooking to retain their juices.
- Feel free to add herbs like rosemary or parsley for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter, Pork Chops, Pan Seared, Easy Recipe