Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic and Sage Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

Juicy pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection with a fragrant garlic and sage butter sauce, creating a thoughtful and comforting dish. This American-inspired pork recipe, 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 400 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.

Ingredients

• 4 chops, about 1-inch thick bone-in pork chops
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves, smashed garlic cloves
• 6 fresh sage leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick) with paper towels and season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes on the first side until a golden crust forms.
3. Step 3: Flip the pork chops and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 smashed garlic cloves, and 6 fresh sage leaves to the skillet. Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter and aromatics over the chops continuously for 4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the chops are cooked through.
4. Step 4: Remove the pork chops from the skillet and rest on a plate for 5 minutes before serving with the garlic sage butter spooned over the top.