Butter Sage Cast Iron Pork Chop Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
423 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Butter Sage Cast Iron Pork Chop Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by seasoning two 2.5-inch-thick bone-in pork chops liberally with kosher salt and ground black pepper. They are browned in a preheated cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, flipping multiple times to create an even golden crust. Clarified butter or ghee is then added to the pan along with sliced garlic and julienned sage leaves. The melted herb butter is spooned over the chops during cooking to infuse them with flavor.
For pork chops thicker than 1 inch, the pan is transferred to a 400°F oven for 5 minutes to finish cooking. The internal temperature is checked to reach 145°F for safe doneness. After cooking, the chops rest for 5 minutes allowing juices to redistribute. The end result is pork with a crispy, aromatic exterior layered with buttery sage and garlic notes, and a tender, juicy center.
This technique also works well for other proteins such as steak and chicken, applying the same searing and flavored butter basting approach to enhance flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 2 /2-inch pork chops thick, bone-in
- kosher salt coarse
- black pepper ground
- 2/3 cup ghee aka clarified butter
- 1/4 cup sage julienned, leaves
- 4-6 garlic thinly sliced, cloves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Unless your pork chops are under 1-inch thick, then baking is not necessary.
- Liberally season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat a seasoned cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chops, do not move, allow to brown on each side for 2 minutes, flipping 2-3 times to evenly brown.
- Add the clarified butter/ghee, sage and garlic to the hot pan, spooning the melted butter over each pork chop. It might sizzle a litte and that is fine.
- Transfer the cast iron pan to oven for 5 minutes. Check the internal temperature of pork to make sure it has reached 145°F. Allow the pork to rest for an additional 5 minutes (I know, it is hard, they are gorgeous) before serving, making sure each has a healthy topping of crispy sage and garlic.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
- This method can also be used for preparing steak and chicken with similar flavor results.
- Rest pork chops 5 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices for juicier meat.
- Use a cast iron skillet for even browning and good heat retention.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 408mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1420IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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