Garlic Thyme Pork Chops
User Reviews
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
2 hrs
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Cook Time
mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
569 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Thyme Pork Chops
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Date night for 2 this weekend is gonna look a lot like this: Garlic Thyme Pork Chops!
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Ingredients
For the brine:
- ¼ cup kosher salt I use Morton’s
- ¼ cup sugar
- 8 garlic cloves lightly crushed
- 8 black peppercorns
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups Ice cubes
For the Pork
- 2 bone-in center-cut pork chops each about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove lightly crushed
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
Instructions
- To make the brine, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine 3 cups water, the salt, sugar, garlic, peppercorns, thyme and bay leaf and stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Pour the brine into a large bowl and add the ice cubes. Let the brine cool to room temperature.
- Add the pork chops to the brine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- Preheat an oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove the pork chops from the brine and discard the brine. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Season the pork chops heavily with salt and pepper.
- In a large fry pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the pork chops and sear, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Add the butter, garlic and thyme to the pan and heat until the butter is melted. Carefully tilt the pan so the butter pools at the edge of the pan and use a spoon to baste the chops. Transfer the pork chops to the oven and continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chops registers 145°F (63°C), about 5 minutes more. Transfer the pork chops to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use an oven safe skillet so you can go straight from searing to baking. A thermometer is always a great idea, because bone-in meat takes longer to cook.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
569kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
154mg
(51%)
Sodium
14252mg
(594%)
Potassium
769mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
459IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 569 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 569kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 14252mg | 594% |
| Potassium | 769mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 459IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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