Description
Indulge in flavorful garlic butter pan-seared pork chops, perfect for cozy dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring the pork chops to room temperature and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add garlic butter to the skillet and baste the pork chops, cooking for an additional 5-6 minutes.
- Ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F before removing the chops from the skillet.
- Let the chops rest, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Try adding sage or lemon zest for different seasonal flavors. Consider pairing with sautéed spinach or serving over quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg