Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Garlic and Herb Butter

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection, topped with a roasted garlic and herb butter that melts into every bite. This latin american-inspired pork ready in about 35 minutes pairs about 6 oz each 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 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: 25 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Rub 4 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: While pork chops sear, wrap 6 whole garlic cloves in foil and roast in the oven for 15 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Remove pork chops skillet from heat, add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped thyme to the pan. Spoon the melting butter over the chops.
  5. Step 5: Transfer skillet with pork chops to the oven and roast for 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  6. Step 6: Remove roasted garlic from foil, mash cloves with 1 tbsp lemon juice, and stir into the herb butter sauce in the skillet.
  7. Step 7: Serve pork chops hot, spooning the roasted garlic herb butter over each chop.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Garlic and Herb Butter take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Garlic and Herb Butter?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep salt from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Garlic and Herb Butter?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Garlic and Herb Butter for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Garlic and Herb Butter?

Latin American pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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