Description
Succulent garlic butter pork chops deliver rich Mediterranean flavors that dance across dinner plates with irresistible charm. Hearty proteins kissed by golden butter and aromatic garlic promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry pork chops using paper towels, ensuring surfaces are completely moisture-free.
- Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and paprika, creating an even coating.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding olive oil to create a hot cooking surface.
- Carefully place seasoned pork chops into the skillet, allowing them to sear for 3-4 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown crust.
- Flip chops and continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes, monitoring internal temperature to reach 145°F for perfect doneness.
- Reduce heat to low and introduce butter, allowing it to melt smoothly in the pan.
- Quickly incorporate minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes, stirring rapidly to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors.
- Splash lemon juice across the pork chops, creating a bright, tangy undertone.
- Generously spoon the infused garlic butter sauce over the meat, ensuring complete coverage.
- Remove skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while the pork chops remain warm and the sauce is at its most flavorful.
Notes
- Ensure pork chops are completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Select bone-in pork chops for extra flavor and juiciness, which help retain moisture during cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to accurately check doneness and prevent overcooking, keeping the meat tender and succulent.
- Adapt the recipe for low-carb or keto diets by using grass-fed butter and skipping any additional sugary ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg