The Best Pork Chops Ever
Savor the ultimate flavor-packed experience with "The Best Pork Chops Ever," a recipe that turns an everyday dinner into a restaurant-worthy masterpiece. These tender, juicy bone-in pork chops are seasoned to perfection with a simple yet bold blend of salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Seared to golden brown in olive oil and then basted in a rich, aromatic garlic herb butter infused with fresh thyme and rosemary, each bite is bursting with savory goodness. Ready in just 30 minutes with minimal prep, this recipe delivers a sophisticated dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Serve with the luscious pan sauce drizzled over the top and a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a show-stopping meal everyone will love! Keywords: juicy pork chops, garlic butter, pan-seared, quick dinner recipe, herb-infused pork chops.
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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
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature for about 20 minutes. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the pork chops.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place the pork chops in the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Avoid overcrowding the pan; work in batches if necessary.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, minced garlic, thyme sprigs, and rosemary sprigs to the skillet.
Tilt the skillet slightly and use a spoon to baste the pork chops with the melted garlic herb butter. Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 145°F (63°C).
Transfer the pork chops to a plate and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Serve the pork chops with the pan sauce drizzled over the top, and garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
387 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 557 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 392 mg | 8% | |
*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.
