Pork & Seafood · Easy
Skillet Garlic Pork Chops
These skillet garlic pork chops are seared and basted in a garlic herb butter for a simple, flavorful dinner ready in about 20 minutes.
What you'll need
- 4boneless pork chops
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 3 tablespoonsbutter
- 4garlic cloves, smashed
- 2fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
- to taste salt and black pepper
Let's cook
- 1Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- 3Add the butter, smashed garlic, and herb sprigs to the skillet.
- 4Tilt the pan and spoon the melted garlic butter over the chops continuously for 1-2 minutes.
- 5Cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, then let rest 3 minutes before serving with the pan garlic butter spooned on top.
Make it yours
- Add a splash of white wine to the pan for a light sauce.
- Use bone-in chops for extra flavor, adding a couple minutes to the cook time.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Good with
- Mashed potatoes
- Roasted vegetables
- A simple green salad
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
What does basting with butter do?
Continuously spooning the melted garlic butter over the chops bastes them in flavor and helps keep them moist while finishing cooking.
How do I know the pork chops are done?
They should reach an internal temperature of 145°F and rest a few minutes before serving.
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