Description
Juicy and flavorful, these Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Pork Chops are a quick and easy meal perfect for any night of the week. The combination of garlic, butter, and herbs creates a deliciously rich sauce that pairs perfectly with the seared pork chops.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork Chops:
- 2 Pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1 inch thick)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika (optional)
Garlic Butter:
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced or finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
For Garnish:
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme, for garnish – optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork Chops: Trim any excess fat and pat the chops dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat the Pan: Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the Pork Chops: Sear chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden crust forms.
- Add Garlic Butter: Reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic to the pan. Baste the chops with the melted butter.
- Check the Temperature: Ensure internal temperature reaches 145°F with a meat thermometer.
- Rest and Serve: Remove chops from the pan and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Pork Chops, Pan-Seared Pork Chops, Easy Pork Chops Recipe