Description
Juicy pork chops seared in rich garlic butter for a quick and delicious 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
To ensure your pork chops are tender and juicy, consider marinating them beforehand or letting them rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pork chops, garlic butter, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal