Servings: 4 chops
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops
- 4 pieces Pork chops bone-in or boneless
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
For the Searing
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme or dried if fresh isn't available
- 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary
For Serving
- Lemon wedges optional
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the pork chops to the skillet in a single layer. Sear for about 4–5 minutes without moving them.
- Carefully flip the pork chops and continue to cook for an additional 4–5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Set aside to rest.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and minced garlic, cooking for about 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in the thyme and rosemary, cooking for an additional 30 seconds.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet, generously spooning the garlic butter sauce over them.
- Transfer the pork chops to plates and drizzle with the garlic butter sauce. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
For best results, use a meat thermometer and let the chops rest after cooking to maintain juiciness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chop | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 5mg
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