Quick Garlic Herb Pork Chops
85% authentic · Modern American
A simplified yet flavorful take on pork chops, featuring a quick pan-sear and a fragrant garlic-herb butter sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- Pork Chops (thin-cut)4
- Olive Oil1 tbsp
- Butter3 tbsp
- Garlic3 cloves, minced
- Fresh Parsley2 tbsp, chopped
- Fresh Chives1 tbsp, chopped
- Saltto taste
- Black Pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Pat the pork chops dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F/63°C). Remove chops from skillet and set aside.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and melt. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 5
Stir in chopped parsley and chives. Season the sauce with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 6
Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the garlic herb butter sauce over them. Serve immediately.
