2 Step Garlic Pork Chops
Transform your weeknight dinners with these easy and flavorful 2 Step Garlic Pork Chops! This quick recipe, ready in just 20 minutes, highlights juicy pork chops seared to golden perfection and infused with the rich aroma of garlic butter. With minimal ingredients like olive oil, unsalted butter, and fresh garlic, this dish delivers a restaurant-quality taste without the hassle. Perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper, and optionally garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, these pork chops are simple yet sophisticated. Ideal for busy days, this skillet recipe is a go-to for anyone craving a delicious, no-fuss meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces pork chops
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides. Mince the garlic cloves. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, then add the pork chops. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Step 2: Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and butter to the skillet. Baste the pork chops with the garlic butter for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring they are fully cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.0 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.4 g | 197% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 331 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 2645 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 100.8 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1496 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
