Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Herb Butter and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared to perfection and topped with a fragrant herb garlic butter, reminiscent of the classic American flavors often featured in heartwarming cinema. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 22 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 420 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: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4, about 1-inch thick bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves, smashed garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in pork chops dry and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes without moving until a golden crust forms.
Step 3: Flip the chops and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 smashed garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to the pan. Tilt the pan slightly and spoon the melted butter over the chops repeatedly for 3-4 minutes until cooked through (internal temp 145°F).
Step 4: Remove pork chops to a plate and stir 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice into the pan juices. Spoon the herb garlic butter over the chops before serving.