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Juicy garlic butter pork chops recipe served on a white plate with sauce and herbs, homemade on a white kitchen counter.

Garlic Butter Pork Chops Recipe

Juicy garlic butter pork chops recipe seared to golden perfection and finished in a rich garlic herb butter sauce. A quick 30-minute homemade dinner full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Chops
  • 4 pork chops bone-in or boneless, 1-inch thick
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt & black pepper to taste
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional Additions
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream for creamy version
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced

Equipment

  • 1 Cast iron or stainless steel skillet (12-inch) Heavy-bottomed, best for even heat and golden sear
  • 1 Instant-read meat thermometer Ensures pork chops reach safe 145°F internal temperature
  • 1 Long-handled spoon (for basting) Used for butter basting (arroser technique)
  • 1 Tongs For flipping pork chops without piercing the meat
  • Several Paper towels Pat chops completely dry before seasoning & searing

Method
 

  1. Pat pork chops dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder.
  2. Heat oil, sear pork chops 3–4 min per side until golden.
  3. Reduce heat, melt butter, add garlic, thyme, rosemary.
  4. Add broth and lemon juice, simmer sauce.
  5. Spoon garlic butter over pork, cook to 145°F.
  6. Tent with foil, rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.