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Crispy Garlic Herb Butter Pork Chops: 5-Step Easy Dinner

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A simple yet luxurious weeknight dinner featuring bone-in pork chops seared to a crispy golden crust and basted with a rich garlic herb butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops, 1.5 inches thick (about 8–10 oz each)
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • All-purpose flour, for dredging
  • High-smoke point oil (avocado or grapeseed), for frying
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 4–5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)

Instructions

  1. Pat pork chops completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. Lightly dust the chops in flour, shaking off any excess to ensure a thin coating.
  3. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet (cast iron or heavy stainless steel) over medium-high heat. Add chops and do not move for 4 minutes to form a deep golden crust. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the pan. Tilt the pan and spoon the foaming butter over the chops repeatedly (basting) until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  5. Remove chops from the pan and let them rest on a plate for 5 minutes. Pour remaining garlic butter over the top before serving.

Notes

Do not crowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Watch garlic closely to prevent burning. Pork is done at 145°F; pull at 140°F as residual heat will finish cooking. Resting is crucial to retain juices. For a dairy-free option, use ghee or olive oil instead of butter.

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