Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Pork Chops
Tender and juicy pork chops seared in garlic butter for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces Pork chops Bone-in or boneless
- 2 tablespoons Butter Unsalted for better control of seasoning
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For searing
- to taste Fresh herbs (optional) Thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- During the last minute of cooking, add butter and minced garlic to the pan.
- Spoon the melted garlic butter over the pork chops while they finish cooking.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or skillet, adding more garlic butter if desired.