Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Garlic and Herb Butter

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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 ready in about 30 minutes pairs (1-inch thick) 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.

★ 4.5 (8 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven, baste once more with the garlic herb butter, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Garlic and Herb Butter take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Garlic and Herb Butter?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep unsalted butter from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Garlic and Herb Butter?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Garlic and Herb Butter for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Garlic and Herb Butter?

American mardi gras like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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