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Golden-brown garlic butter pork chops seared in a hot skillet with a glossy glaze, garnished with fresh herbs, served on a white plate with a rustic wooden background.

Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops Ready in 20 Minutes

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A quick and savory recipe for garlic butter pan seared pork chops, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for searing

Instructions

  1. Pat pork chops dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, add butter, garlic, and thyme to the skillet.
  5. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, spooning butter over the pork chops.
  6. Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve garnished with additional herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure the skillet is hot enough to achieve a good sear without sticking.
  • Use bone-in chops for extra flavor, but boneless works well too.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Pan searing and pan finishing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pork chop
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg