Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic and Thyme

Name: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic and Thyme
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 thick-cut (1 inch), about 6 oz each pork chops; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Succulent pork chops seared to golden perfection with aromatic garlic and thyme butter, served with a rich herb-infused sauce.

Cuisine: American

Category: Keto

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Step 1: Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp 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 2: Transfer pork chops to a plate and tent loosely with foil. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme and cook for 10 seconds. Reduce heat to low, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, and swirl until melted. Pour garlic-thyme butter over rested pork chops and serve immediately.