Ajo Mantequilla Cerdo Chops

Ingredientes

• para the cerdo Chops:
• 4 bone-in o boneless cerdo chops (about 1 inch thick) 🥩
• 1 tsp sal 🧂
• 0.5 tsp pimienta negra
• 0.5 tsp paprika ahumada 🌶️
• 0.5 tsp ajo en polvo 🧄
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva 🫒
• para the ajo mantequilla Sauce:
• 3 tbsp unsalted mantequilla 🧈
• 4 cloves ajo, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp fresco thyme o rosemary, picado 🌿
• 1 tbsp limón juice 🍋
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (opcional) 🌶️
• para Serving:
• Steamed white rice o mashed papas 🍚🥔
• Roasted vegetales o a fresco salad 🥗

Instrucciones

1. 11️⃣ Season the cerdo Chops
2. 2Pat the cerdo chops dry y season both sides con sal, pimienta negra, paprika ahumada, y ajo en polvo.
3. 32️⃣ Sear the Chops
4. 4calienta aceite de oliva in a grande sartén over mediano-high calienta. Add cerdo chops y sear para 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
5. 53️⃣ Make the ajo mantequilla Sauce
6. 6In the same pan, reduce calienta to medio-bajo y melt the mantequilla. Add minced ajo y cocina para 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), y limón juice.
7. 74️⃣ Baste the cerdo Chops
8. 8Return the cerdo chops to the sartén. Spoon the ajo mantequilla over the chops, basting continuously para 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
9. 95️⃣ sirve & disfruta
10. 10Let the chops rest para a few minutes before serving. Plate con rice, mashed papas, o roasted veggies. Drizzle extra ajo mantequilla sauce on top! 🍽️🔥