Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Garlic and Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

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Juicy pork chops pan-roasted and finished with a fragrant garlic herb butter for a rich, savory flavor. This American-inspired Mardi Gras recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced 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 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (1-inch thick) bone-in pork chops
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick) and season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until deeply golden brown.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary to the skillet. Spoon the melted butter and herbs over the pork chops continuously for 2 minutes to baste.
Step 4: Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F and roast for 6-8 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Step 5: Remove from oven, baste once more with the garlic herb butter, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.