Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Pork Chops: Juicy, Golden & Weeknight-Ready
Juicy bone-in pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection, then basted with garlic butter and fresh herbs. A quick and flavorful dinner that feels gourmet without the effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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2 bone-in pork chops (¾” to 1″ thick)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 garlic cloves, smashed
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3–4 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
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Let pork chops sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Pat dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add pork chops and sear 3–5 minutes per side, until golden.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and herbs.
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Baste chops with melted butter for 1–2 minutes.
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Check internal temp—remove at 145°F. Rest 3–5 minutes.
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Spoon garlic butter over top before serving.