Entree: United States – Garlic Butter Pork Chops with Fried Egg

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Additional 5 min

Total 30 min

Ingredients

- 4 bone-in pork chops, approx. 6 oz (170 g) each
- 4 large eggs, approx. 2 oz (57 g) each
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (0.4 oz / 12 g)
- 3 tbsp (42 g) butter

Instructions

1. Bring pork chops to room temperature. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp (28 g) butter and add half the minced garlic; cook briefly until fragrant.
2. Add pork chops and sear 4–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through to desired doneness, spooning pan butter and garlic over the chops while cooking.
3. Transfer chops to a plate to rest. Wipe skillet if needed, then melt remaining 1 tbsp (14 g) butter and fry eggs to preferred doneness in the garlic-infused butter.
4. Serve each pork chop topped with a fried egg and spoon any remaining garlic butter from the pan over the meat.