Entrée: United States – Classic Pan-Seared Pork Chop

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

Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 25 min

Cook 10 min

Additional 20 min

Total 40 min

Ingredients

2 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick), about 1 lb total (454 g total)
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or dried thyme)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes. Pat them dry with paper towels.
2. Season both sides of the pork chops generously with salt, black pepper, and thyme.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until a golden brown crust forms.
4. Reduce the heat to medium, add garlic and butter to the skillet, basting the pork chops with the melted butter and garlic for about 3 more minutes. Check for doneness using a meat thermometer (145°F for medium).
5. Remove from heat, let the chops rest for a few minutes before serving, allowing the juices to redistribute. Serve and enjoy!

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