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Juicy Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops

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Make quick, flavorful pork chops with a golden crust and tender interior using this simple garlic butter pan-searing method. This recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (1-inch thick) boneless pork chops
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Carefully place the seasoned pork chops in the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. As the butter melts, tilt the pan and use a spoon to baste the melted garlic butter over the pork chops continuously for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. For 1-inch thick chops, this usually takes about 6 to 8 minutes total cooking time, depending on thickness.
  6. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before serving.
  7. Spoon any remaining garlic butter sauce from the pan over the rested pork chops. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Use thick-cut, bone-in pork chops for the juiciest results, though boneless works well for quick cooking.
  • Do not skip resting the meat; this allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in tender pork chops.
  • For an easy pan sauce, add 1/4 cup of chicken broth to the skillet after removing the pork and scrape up the browned bits before adding the butter and garlic.

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