Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the pork chops in the skillet and sear for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and butter to the skillet, cooking until the garlic is fragrant and butter melts.
- Baste the pork chops with the garlic butter sauce, then remove from heat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F for safety.
- Cooking time may vary based on thickness of chops.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Searing and Basting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 330 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg