Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Dijon and Thyme

Name: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Dijon and Thyme
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 (1-inch thick, 6 oz each) pork chops; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves; 2, minced garlic cloves; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Juicy pork chops caramelized in a fragrant Dijon-thyme butter sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

Cuisine: American

Category: Keto

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (1-inch thick, 6 oz each) pork chops
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
2, minced garlic cloves
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and cook for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Step 3: Transfer pork chops to a plate and tent loosely with foil. Add butter, minced garlic, and thyme to the skillet, stirring constantly for 60 seconds until fragrant and garlic is golden.
Step 4: Stir in Dijon mustard and cook for 30 seconds, then pour the sauce over the pork chops.