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Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Pork Chops

These Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Pork Chops are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner or family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pork chops
  • 4 tablespoons garlic butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh herbs for garnish (optional) Such as parsley or thyme.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Once the oil is hot, add the pork chops to the pan.
  2. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. In the last minute of cooking, add garlic butter to the skillet, spooning the melted butter over the chops.
  4. Remove from heat and let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving.
  5. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

To store leftovers, place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. For extra flavor, drizzle leftover garlic butter over the chops.