Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops
Juicy pork chops seared to perfection and drizzled with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork chops for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, lowering the heat to medium.
- Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over them.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Use bone-in pork chops for juicier meat. Rest the pork chops after cooking for optimal tenderness.