Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Butter and Herb Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared to a golden crust and finished with a rich garlic butter and fresh herb sauce. This American-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 15 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 450 calories and feeds 2, 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: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2, about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3, smashed garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 bone-in pork chops and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
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 a golden crust forms.
Step 3: Flip pork chops and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 smashed garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme to the pan. Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter repeatedly over the chops for 4 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Step 4: Remove chops to a plate, discard garlic cloves, and stir 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp lemon juice into the butter sauce remaining in the pan.
Step 5: Pour the garlic herb butter over the pork chops and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.