These juicy rosemary garlic butter pork chops are pan-seared and basted in aromatic melted butter for a fast, flavorful dinner that’s rich, savory, and elegant enough for company.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
Scale
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2–4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, ¾–1 inch thick)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2–3 tbsp butter
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3–4 garlic cloves, smashed
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2–3 sprigs fresh rosemary
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Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Pat pork chops 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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Sear pork chops for 3–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (140–145°F internal temp).
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter, rosemary, and garlic.
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Spoon melted butter over the chops for 1–2 minutes as they finish cooking.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.