Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Garlic Butter
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 261kcal
Easy pan-fried pork chops prepared on the stovetop with delicious results and topped with homemade garlic butter for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 Frenched pork loin chops, 1" thick
- 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon (10 g) minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Special Equipment
Instructions
- Make Compound Butter - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Season the Meat - Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Surface - Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a pan. Once hot, add the pork chops.Lightly press the pork chops into the pan to get a nice sear, and cook for 1 minute. Flip and sear the other side, 1 minute. Cook the sides to render the fat, 1 minute.
- Finish Cooking - Turn the heat down to medium, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 140ºF (60ºC), 4 to 6 minutes depending on the thickness. Flip every minute for even cooking.
- Rest the Meat - Transfer to a cutting board, and rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing or serving it whole.
- To Serve - Top with garlic butter and serve warm.
Notes
- Using both the Stovetop and Oven: If the chops are very thick, they can be finished in the oven at 350ºF (177ºC) after searing both sides. Cook until internal temperature reaches 140ºF (60ºC), about 6 to 10 minutes. Rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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