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Pan Seared Pork Chops

These juicy pan seared pork chops basted with garlic thyme butter are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 oz/150g bone-in pork chops I prefer thicker pork chops to ensure a juicier end result
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled
  • 4 prigs thyme

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels then season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Once the pan is hot, pour in the olive oil then add the pork chops, pressing down with a spatula to ensure the full chop is making contact with the hot pan.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden brown.
  5. Add the butter, garlic and thyme to the pan and baste the pork chops for a minute or two until done to your preference.
  6. Remove from the pan, pour over the butter and aromatics and allow to rest for 5 minutes then serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 1350mg (56%) Potassium 572mg (16%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.03g (0%) Vitamin A 426IU (9%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 1350mg 56%
Potassium 572mg 12%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.03g 0%
Vitamin A 426IU 9%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.