Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Butter

Name: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, about 1-inch thick; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 3 tbsp butter; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Butter

Story updated September 18, 2026

Basting meat in foaming butter is a technique long associated with French cooking, used to build a flavorful crust while keeping the interior moist. Applying it to pork chops is a straightforward, widely used method rather than a dish tied to a specific culture or era.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

4 boneless pork chops, about 1-inch thick
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, smashed
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
3Add the chops and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side without moving them, until a deep golden crust forms.
4Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter, garlic, and thyme, and tilt the pan to spoon the melted butter over the chops for about 2 minutes.
5Check doneness with a meat thermometer, pulling the chops once the center reaches 145°F.
6Rest the chops on a plate for 5 minutes, then spoon the garlic butter over the top and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

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