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Garlic Butter Pork Chops
Quick garlic butter pork chops seared and basted in a rich garlic herb butter.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
10
min
Active Time
20
min
Total Time
4
SERVINGS
Stovetop
METHOD
Why It Works
A hot sear locks in the juices and builds flavor fast. Basting the chops in garlic butter keeps them moist and adds richness in minutes.
Quick Fixes
Chops dry: pull them at 145°F and let them rest.
Butter browning too fast: lower the heat before basting.
Ingredients
Protein
Seasoning
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
Sauce
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
Topping
How to Make It
1
Pat the pork chops dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high and sear the chops 4 to 5 minutes per side until they reach 145°F, then transfer to a plate.
3
Lower heat to medium and melt the butter. Add garlic and thyme and cook 30 seconds.
4
Return the chops and spoon the garlic butter over them for 1 minute.
5
Rest 3 minutes.
6
Top with parsley and serve.
Store
Store up to 3 days.
Reheat
Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth so they stay juicy.
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Avo's Tip
Spoon the foaming garlic butter over the chops as they finish — that basting is what keeps them juicy.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
• Bone-in or boneless?
Both work; bone-in stay juicier, boneless cook a little faster.
• How do I know they're done?
Cook to 145°F and rest 3 minutes; the centers should be just barely pink.
• What should I serve with them?
Mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables soak up the garlic butter.
Garlic Butter Pork Chops
Ingredients
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4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 1/2 lb
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1
Pat the pork chops dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high and sear the chops 4 to 5 minutes per side until they reach 145°F, then transfer to a plate.
3
Lower heat to medium and melt the butter. Add garlic and thyme and cook 30 seconds.
4
Return the chops and spoon the garlic butter over them for 1 minute.
5
Rest 3 minutes.
6
Top with parsley and serve.
10
min
active
20
min
total
4
servings
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