Pan-Seared Pork Chop with Garlic and Herb Butter

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection, finished with a fragrant garlic and herb butter sauce for a rich, authentic taste. This french-inspired pork (gluten free, high protein) ready in about 22 minutes pairs bone-in pork chops, sea 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 12 min Serves 2 French cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 bone-in pork chops (8 oz each). Season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
  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 the edges are golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip chops and sear the other side for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme to the skillet. Spoon the melted butter and herbs over the chops continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pork.
  5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat. Drizzle 1 tbsp lemon juice over chops, let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Pork Chop with Garlic and Herb Butter take to make?

Total time is about 22 minutes (10 min prep + 12 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-Seared Pork Chop 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 bone-in pork chops from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Pork Chop 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-Seared Pork Chop with Garlic and Herb Butter for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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.

Is Pan-Seared Pork Chop with Garlic and Herb Butter gluten free?

Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten free, high protein based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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