Description
Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops are the ultimate 20-minute comfort food, delivering juicy, tender pork chops with a flavorful garlic butter crust. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines savory seared pork with aromatic herbs and creamy butter for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops, about 1-inch thick
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs (optional)
- Sun-dried tomato spread or similar seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Rub minced garlic into the meat or sprinkle seasoning if desired.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Lower the heat, add garlic and butter to the skillet. Baste the pork with melted garlic butter for aromatic flavor enhancement.
- Remove the chops from the skillet, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use pork cutlets for quicker cooking or thinner options.
- Add herbs like tarragon or oregano for flavor variation.
- Ensure the skillet is hot before adding pork to prevent sticking and promote proper searing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg