Oven-Roasted Pork Chops with Garlic-Thyme Butter

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Juicy pork chops roasted in the oven and finished with a savory garlic-thyme butter that elevates this keto-friendly dinner. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, unsalted butter, fresh thyme sprigs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 2/3 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear pork chops for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 4 fresh thyme sprigs (leaves stripped), 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/3 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Dollop the garlic-thyme butter evenly over the pork chops and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 6-8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the butter melts into the meat.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning any melted butter from the pan over the pork chops.

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