Pan-Seared Argentine Pork Chops with Red Wine Reduction

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a rich red wine reduction sauce accented by garlic and fresh herbs. This Latin American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 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 380 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: 15 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 smashed garlic cloves
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 cup red wine
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 3: Add 3 smashed garlic cloves and 3 fresh thyme sprigs to the pan during the last 2 minutes, spooning the flavored oil over the chops.
Step 4: Remove chops from the skillet and set aside to rest. Pour 1 cup red wine into the skillet, scraping up browned bits, then add 1/2 cup beef broth.
Step 5: Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until reduced by half and slightly thickened.
Step 6: Remove from heat and whisk in 2 tbsp unsalted butter until glossy. Pour the sauce over the pork chops and serve immediately.