Pan-Seared Sage Pork Chops with Roasted Garlic

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Tender pork chops infused with fresh sage and roasted garlic, finished with a rich buttery pan sauce. This pork recipe (low-carb), ready in about 37 minutes, pairs pork chops, fresh sage leaves, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 22 min Serves 4 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place garlic cloves on a small baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tsp avocado oil, and roast for 20 minutes until golden and soft.
  2. Step 2: Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Sear pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer skillet to oven. Bake for 12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove pork chops and let rest. Add roasted garlic, chopped sage, and remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil to skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Stir in heavy cream and 1 tbsp butter, simmering for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Return pork chops to skillet to coat. Serve immediately.

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