Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Sage and Brown Butter Sauce

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Tender pork chops pan-fried and finished with a nutty brown butter sauce infused with fresh sage leaves. 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.

Prep: 8 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick, 8 oz each) and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes without moving until a golden crust forms.
  4. Step 4: Flip pork chops and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove pork chops and tent with foil to rest.
  6. Step 6: Reduce heat to medium-low and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 8 fresh sage leaves, and 2 smashed garlic cloves to the skillet.
  7. Step 7: Cook the butter for 2-3 minutes, swirling the pan frequently, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty.
  8. Step 8: Remove garlic cloves and spoon the brown butter and sage sauce over the rested pork chops before serving.

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