Peppery Garlic Chops
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these irresistible Peppery Garlic Chops—a quick yet flavor-packed recipe that’s perfect for pork lovers! Thick, bone-in pork chops are seasoned to perfection with a bold blend of garlic, black pepper, salt, and paprika, then seared in a hot skillet until golden brown. Finished with a luxurious butter-thyme basting and a bright splash of lemon juice, these chops strike the perfect balance between savory, juicy, and aromatic. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal. Whether you're hosting or indulging solo, these juicy pork chops are guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 4 large, minced garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel to ensure a good sear.
In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, black pepper, salt, and paprika. Rub this mixture evenly onto both sides of the pork chops.
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat until shimmering.
Place the pork chops in the hot skillet and sear undisturbed for 3-4 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
Flip the chops and lower the heat to medium. Add butter and fresh thyme sprigs to the skillet.
Spoon the melted butter over the chops, basting them continuously. Let them cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Drizzle the cooked chops with lemon juice for an added burst of flavor. Let them rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Serve the chops hot with your favorite sides, like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.5 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.6 g | 303% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 606 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 4025 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 195.0 g | 390% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2768 mg | 59% | |
*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.
