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Three perfectly seared Juicy Pan Seared Pork Chops topped with melted garlic butter and fresh parsley.

Juicy Pan Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Butter

This recipe provides instructions for making tender, flavorful pork chops seared in a pan and finished with a simple garlic butter sauce. It is a quick main course ready in about 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Pork chops bone-in or boneless, about 1 inch thick
  • 3 Garlic minced or finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika optional
  • Fresh herbs parsley or thyme, for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Trim any excess fat from the pork chops and pat them dry with a paper towel. This helps create a good sear.
  2. Season both sides of the chops generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if you are using it.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers.
  4. Place the pork chops in the hot pan without overcrowding. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms. Do not flip them too often.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the pan. Stir in the minced garlic and baste the pork chops with the melted butter for 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to confirm it has reached 145°F.
  7. Remove the chops from the pan and let them rest for 5 minutes before you serve them.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal

Notes

This method works well for both bone-in and boneless chops. Resting the meat is important for keeping the juices inside the pork.

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