Garlic Butter Pork Chops

Ingredients

• For the Pork Chops:
• 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick) 🥩
• 1 tsp salt 🧂
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder 🧄
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter 🧈
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped 🌿
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 🌶️
• For Serving:
• Steamed white rice or mashed potatoes 🍚🥔
• Roasted vegetables or a fresh salad 🥗

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Season the Pork Chops
2. 2Pat the pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
3. 32️⃣ Sear the Chops
4. 4Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
5. 53️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
6. 6In the same pan, reduce heat to medium-low and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), and lemon juice.
7. 74️⃣ Baste the Pork Chops
8. 8Return the pork chops to the skillet. Spoon the garlic butter over the chops, basting continuously for 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
9. 95️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
10. 10Let the chops rest for a few minutes before serving. Plate with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies. Drizzle extra garlic butter sauce on top! 🍽️🔥