Buttery Garlic Pork Chops
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme I use fresh in the summer
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika I like smokey paprika
- ½ cup Chicken Broth or water
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Prepare the pork chops: Remove from the fridge 20 minutes before cooking. Pat dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat the skillet: Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Let it heat until shimmering.
- Sear the pork chops: Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes without moving them, until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Baste with garlic butter: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 2 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic, and thyme. Tilt the skillet and use a spoon to baste the pork chops continuously for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove chops to plate and cover
- Once pork chops are removed, ass the chicken broth to hot skillet and scrape the pan to get all the bits from the pork chops
- Check for doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Rest and serve: Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Notes:
For extra tenderness, brine pork chops in salt water for 30 minutes before cooking.
Avoid overcooking—use a thermometer for accuracy.
Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Notes:
For extra tenderness, brine pork chops in salt water for 30 minutes before cooking.
Avoid overcooking—use a thermometer for accuracy.
Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 1509kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 145gFat: 98gSaturated Fat: 42gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 35gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 566mgSodium: 2404mgPotassium: 2478mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 1672IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 5mg
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