Name: Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Pork Chops in 20 Minutes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 bone-in pork chops, 1-inch thick (8–9 oz each); 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp onion powder (optional); 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Description

Juicy bone-in pork chops seared golden in a hot skillet, then basted with garlic butter and herbs for a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

4 bone-in pork chops, 1-inch thick (8–9 oz each)

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)

2 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp unsalted butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Pat pork chops dry; season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.

2. Heat a large cast-iron or stainless skillet over medium-high for 3–4 minutes; add olive oil until shimmering.

3. Sear chops 3–4 minutes without moving until deeply golden on the first side.

4. Flip; add butter, garlic, and thyme or rosemary. Tilt the pan and baste chops with garlic butter for 3–4 minutes.

5. Check internal temperature; remove when it reaches 145°F (63°C). Rest on a plate 5 minutes.

6. Spoon pan juices over, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 470 kcal
Sodium: 720 mg
Fat: 32 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Protein: 41 g