Chicken & Meat · Recipe
Garlic Butter Pork Chops
Pan-seared chops basted in foaming garlic butter — a 15-minute dinner that plates like a restaurant meal.
Servings: 4 servingsPrep: 5 minCook: 12 min
Microwave or stovetopFreezer-friendlyCostco-friendly
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1.5 lb total), patted dry
- 2 tbsp butter, plus a little olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- Fresh rosemary or thyme if available, salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Season chops generously with salt and pepper; rest 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Sear in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, 3–4 minutes per side. In the last minute add butter, garlic and herbs; tilt the pan and spoon the hot butter over the chops repeatedly (basting). Center should reach 145°F (63°C).
Storage & reheating 💧
Fridge 3 days · freezer 2 months. Reheat gently — 1.5 minutes covered in the microwave, or a few minutes in a covered skillet over low heat with a spoon of the saved garlic butter.
Fridge 3 days · freezer 2 months. Reheat gently — 1.5 minutes covered in the microwave, or a few minutes in a covered skillet over low heat with a spoon of the saved garlic butter.
Meal-prep tip 💡 Save every drop of the pan butter — it is the best reheat sauce and a fantastic dressing for roasted vegetables.
Photo: Lemon Blossoms
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