Garlic Butter Pork Chops

5 from 1 vote

This simple garlic butter pork chops dish can be ready in under 30 minutes. The one-pot dish is easy to make and is packed with flavor. It's the perfect meal for those busy weeknights.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 142kcal

Ingredients

1-2 tablespoons olive oil
4 1/2- inch pork chops bone-in
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves minced (or 1 tablespoon of minced garlic from a jar)
4 fresh thyme sprigs or rosemary
1 teaspoon minced parsley

Instructions

Heat a heavy bottomed pan over medium high-heat and add the olive oil.
Season the chops with salt and pepper on both sides. Once the oil begins to lightly smoke, add the pork chops. (You may need to cook 2-3 at a time.) Do Not move them around. Let them cook for four minutes, then flip them and cook for another four minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (145°). Turn over and continue cooking until the pork chops reach the correct internal temperature. Remove pork chops from the pan and keep them warm.
Melt the butter in the skillet and add the garlic and herbs. Let the garlic lightly brown.
Add the pork chops back into the pan and spoon the butter over the chops. Cook for two to three minutes, flip the pork chops over and spoon the butter garlic mixture over the other side.
Remove from the heat and serve.

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Notes

If you like pork to be a little less pink, you can get the temperature to 165°F.

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