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Garlic Butter Pork Chops (The Best!)
These Garlic Butter Pork Chops feature bone-in pork seasoned and seared with melted butter, garlic, and fresh thyme. Cooking the chops to a golden brown before finishing with garlic enhances their rich flavor and tender texture. A squeeze of lemon adds brightness to the savory profile, making this a straightforward yet flavorful pork dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
663 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb. (500g) pork chops bone-in
- salt coarse
- black pepper ground
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 3 prigs thyme
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pinch salt
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Season both sides of the pork with salt and ground black pepper. Pro tip: Rub the seasonings onto the pork chop so they stick well to the meat when seared.
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil, melted butter, and thyme. Sear and cook the pork for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the surface turns golden light brown. Add the garlic to the skillet. Continue to flip the chops around and saute the garlic until light brown. Add a pinch of salt. Remove the pork from heat and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
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Notes
- Pat pork chops dry before seasoning to help achieve a good sear.
- Use bone-in center or rib pork chops about one inch thick for juicier results.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; 145°F (63°C) indicates doneness.
- Let chops rest 5-10 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
663kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
59g
(118%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
23g
(135%)
Cholesterol
221mg
(74%)
Sodium
485mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 663
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 663kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 59g | 118% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 221mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 485mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.