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Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Pork Chops

Juicy pork chops seared to golden perfection and finished with a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Chops
  • 4 pieces pork chops about 1-inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat pork chops dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Reduce heat, add butter, garlic, and thyme, and baste pork chops.
  5. Cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Rest before serving.

Notes

Let pork chops rest before serving to keep them juicy.