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Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Pork Chops

Juicy pork chops seared to perfection and finished with rich garlic butter and herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Chops
  • 4 pork chops 1-inch thick
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp thyme or rosemary
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Meat thermometer
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Pat pork chops dry and season both sides.
  2. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear pork chops 4–5 minutes per side.
  4. Add butter, garlic, and herbs.
  5. Baste pork chops with melted butter.
  6. Cook until internal temp reaches 145°F.
  7. Rest before serving.

Notes

Let pork chops rest before serving for best juiciness.