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Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Pork Chops

Juicy pork chops seared to perfection and basted in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh 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, European
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Chops
  • 4 pork chops 1-inch thick
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
Garlic Butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 sprigs thyme

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Meat thermometer
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Season pork chops and heat oil in skillet.
  2. Sear pork chops until golden, then flip.
  3. Add butter, garlic, and herbs, and baste.
  4. Cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  5. Rest, garnish, and serve.

Notes

Let pork rest after cooking to keep it juicy.