Pan Fried Pork Chops
Savor the ultimate comfort food with these perfectly seasoned Pan Fried Pork Chops, a quick and easy recipe that delivers restaurant-quality results right at home. Featuring thick, bone-in pork chops seasoned with a flavorful blend of paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, this dish creates a golden-brown crust that’s irresistibly crispy. Infused with the rich flavors of fresh rosemary, thyme, and minced garlic, and finished with a buttery basting, each bite is tender, juicy, and bursting with herbaceous goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Serve these pork chops with your favorite sides and a drizzle of buttery pan juices for a meal everyone will rave about!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 cloves minced garlic
Instructions
Take the pork chops out of the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking and allow them to come to room temperature.
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering and hot, place the pork chops in the pan in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Cook the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on the first side without moving them, allowing a golden-brown crust to develop.
Flip the chops and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side. Reduce the heat to medium if needed to prevent burning.
Add the butter, rosemary, thyme, and minced garlic to the skillet. Once the butter is melted and bubbling, tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to baste the pork chops with the flavorful butter mixture.
Continue to cook the pork chops for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) when checked with an instant-read thermometer.
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and place them on a plate. Allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep them juicy.
Serve the pork chops with your favorite side dishes, and drizzle the pan juices over the top for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2338 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.4 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.2 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 610 mg | 203% | |
| Sodium | 3104 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.1 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 193.2 g | 386% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2635 mg | 56% | |
*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.
