Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Thyme Butter

Juicy pork chops seared to perfection and finished with a rich garlic-thyme butter sauce, a keto-friendly dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes.

Cuisine: American

Category: Beef

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp fresh thyme. Spoon butter mixture over chops for 1 minute.
5. Step 5: Remove chops to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with the pan sauce.