Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sage and Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

Tender pork chops seared to golden perfection and finished with a fragrant garlic and sage butter sauce for a rustic Italian meal. This Italian-inspired pork recipe (low carb), 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 390 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Ingredients

• 4, about 1-inch thick bone-in pork chops
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4, smashed garlic cloves
• 8 fresh sage leaves
• 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops and sear for 4 minutes on each side until a deep golden crust forms and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 smashed garlic cloves, and 8 fresh sage leaves to the skillet. Spoon the melted butter continuously over the pork chops for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Remove the pork chops to a plate and discard garlic cloves. Stir 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice into the sage butter in the pan and pour the sauce over the pork chops before serving.