Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Rosemary Butter

Juicy pork chops finished with a fragrant herb butter sauce that complements the meat without adding carbs.

Cuisine: American

Category: Keto

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 2 (1-inch thick) center-cut pork chops
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat pork chops dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/2 tsp sea 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, about 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Sear pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F, then transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp butter and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, stirring until butter melts and garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp chopped rosemary, return pork chops to skillet, and cook for 1 minute to coat, basting with butter mixture.