Garlic Butter Skillet Pork Chops in 15 Minutes
It takes less than 15 minutes to create the juiciest pork chops flavored with garlic butter and herbs. Pan-seared in a skillet for a caramelized crust and dripping in an herb and garlic infused butter sauce. This is one of the easiest, and my favorite, way to cook pork chops. Use thick bone-in pork chops for the most tender and tasty dinner you'll be making every week.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pork chops (bone-in, 1 inch thick or more)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Marinate the pork chop in buttermilk overnight or for at least 2 hours. Rinse, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat 1-2 tablespoons of canola oil at medium-high heat until the pan is hot. Add the pork chops; they should sizzle as they touch the pan. Sear for 1 minute. Flip and sear for 1 minute more. Turn down the heat to medium and continue cooking, turning periodically until the chops reach an internal temperature of 120º when testing in the thickest part, about 2-4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chops.
- Move the pork chops to the edge of the skillet and add butter, herbs, and garlic to the center of the pan. Baste the chops with the butter mixture. Once the internal temperature reaches 135ºF remove from the pan and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
- Pour the butter mixture remaining in the pan over the pork chops and serve hot.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Make sure to remove the pork chops when they reach 135º.
- If you want to make more than 2 chops, you can adjust the recipe accordingly. Use a large cast iron skillet or pan to accommodate the meat, making sure it's not overlapping and there is some space between each piece.
- Make certain the pan is very hot before you add the chops. This is the best way to get a nice sear on the meat and trap in the moisture for really tender pork chops.
Nutrition
Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg