Sage-Infused Pork Chops with Garlic Butter
Crisp-skinned pork chops seared with fresh sage and finished in a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in 30 minutes. This American-inspired keto recipe (low-carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork chops, olive oil, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 (6 oz) bone-in pork chops
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp chopped sage, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Spoon butter mixture over chops for 1 minute until fragrant and butter is golden.







