Description
Deliciously seared pork chops in garlic butter, perfect for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., thyme or parsley)
Instructions
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter.
- Once melted and bubbly, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- If desired, sprinkle fresh herbs over the pork chops before serving.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
For tender and juicy pork chops, consider marinating beforehand or letting them rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pork chops, garlic butter, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, pan-seared