Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Garlic Butter and Rosemary

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

Juicy pork chops pan-fried with garlic and fresh rosemary, finished with a rich butter sauce to elevate every bite. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (about 1 inch thick, 6-7 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves, smashed garlic cloves
• 2 fresh rosemary sprigs

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick, 6-7 oz each) and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes without moving until a deep golden crust forms.
3. Step 3: Flip pork chops and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 smashed garlic cloves, and 2 fresh rosemary sprigs to the pan. Tilt pan and spoon melted butter and aromatics over chops continuously for 4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
4. Step 4: Remove chops from pan, let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices before serving with pan juices spooned over.