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Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Pork Chops

Juicy pork chops seared to golden perfection and basted with rich garlic butter for an easy, flavorful dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pork chops
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Chops
  • 4 bone-in pork chops 1 to 1½ inches thick
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
Garlic Butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • Tongs
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Bring pork chops to room temperature and pat dry.
  2. Season both sides with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
  4. Sear pork chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
  5. Reduce heat, add butter, garlic, and herbs.
  6. Baste pork chops until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  7. Rest pork chops for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Resting the pork chops ensures maximum juiciness. Serve immediately.