Garlic Butter Pork Chops
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 mins
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Total Time
14 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
2829 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Butter Pork Chops
Description
The Garlic Butter Pork Chops recipe relies on a simple rub of olive oil mixed with dried rosemary, sage, paprika, salt, and black pepper applied to thin-cut bone-in chops. The chops are quickly cooked in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring they remain moist without overcooking. A small garlic butter made from softened butter, minced garlic, and rosemary is spooned on top of each chop immediately after cooking, adding richness and an aromatic touch.
The combination of herbs and garlic butter produces a savory, slightly smoky flavor with a tender but firm texture. This straightforward method highlights the pork chops' natural taste enhanced by the herb butter's melt-in richness, making it a suitable main course for a meat-focused meal.
Note: Nutritional information is provided as a guideline; verify independently if needed.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops thin-cut; bone-in; 5 ounces each
- 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon rosemary crushed, dried
- ½ teaspoon sage dried
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
The Butter:
- 4 teaspoons butter room temperature, unsalted
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- ½ teaspoon rosemary crushed, dried
Instructions
- Place the pork chops in a shallow dish or mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, ¾ teaspoon rosemary, sage, paprika, salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the pork chops and massage to coat.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Cook the pork chops for 3 minutes, turn over and cook for an additional minute, or until the pork is just cooked through. Transfer to 4 separate plates and top each pork chop with 1 teaspoon of the garlic butter.
The Butter:
- In a small bowl, stir together the butter, garlic and rosemary.
Notes
- This recipe provides calculated nutritional info as a courtesy; verify independently for accuracy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2829 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Pork Chop | |
| Calories | 282.9kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4g | 0% |
| Protein | 20.8g | 42% |
| Fat | 21.7g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4g | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 72.1mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 577.9mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.