Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic-Thyme Pan Sauce

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Juicy pork chops seared to golden perfection then finished with a savory garlic-thyme pan sauce that elevates every bite. This Mediterranean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, olive oil, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick) evenly on both sides with 1 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add pork chops. Sear for 4-5 minutes without moving until a deep golden crust forms.
  3. Step 3: Flip the pork chops and sear the other side for 4 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature 145°F), then transfer to a plate and tent with foil to rest.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 3 fresh thyme sprigs, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced and thickened.
  6. Step 6: Remove thyme sprigs, spoon the garlic-thyme sauce over the pork chops, and serve immediately.

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