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Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Pork Chops

Juicy, golden pork chops pan-seared to perfection and basted in rich garlic butter with fresh herbs — a simple yet elegant dinner ready in under 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 chops
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Chops
  • 4 pork chops bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice optional
  • Fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • Tongs
  • Meat thermometer
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add pork chops and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add butter, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
  5. Tilt the pan and spoon melted butter over the pork chops for 1–2 minutes.
  6. Cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  7. Remove from heat, rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving. Bone-in chops add more juiciness and depth of flavor.