Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Two-Herb Compound Butter

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Succulent pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection and topped with a compound butter infused with two aromatic herbs for a rich finish. This American-inspired Fourth of July 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 350 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 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme, and 1 minced garlic clove. Mix well and set aside the binary herb compound butter.
  2. Step 2: Pat 4 bone-in pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper evenly.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes on the first side until a golden crust forms.
  4. Step 4: Flip the pork chops and cook an additional 3-4 minutes on the second side, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove chops from heat and immediately top each with 1 tbsp of the binary herb compound butter. Let rest for 5 minutes to allow the butter to melt and infuse the meat with flavor before serving.

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