Garlic Butter Pork Chops

Garlic Butter Pork Chops
Ingredients:

2–4 boneless or bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)

• Salt and black pepper

• 1 teaspoon paprika (optional, for color/flavor)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil

• 3–4 tablespoons butter

• 4–5 garlic cloves, minced

• 1–2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

• ¼ cup chicken broth or white wine (optional, for deglazing)

Instructions:

1. Season: Pat pork chops dry. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Sear: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp should reach 145°F / 63°C). Remove chops and set aside.

3. Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant (don’t let it burn).

4. Deglaze (optional): Pour in chicken broth or white wine to scrape up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly reduced.

5. Finish: Stir in fresh parsley. Return pork chops to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over them. Heat for another minute.

6. Serve: Drizzle extra sauce over the chops. Great with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Tips:

• Don’t overcrowd the pan to get a good sear.

• Let pork chops rest for 5 minutes after cooking to keep them juicy.

• Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan or a squeeze of lemon at the end for extra flavor.

Enjoy your meal! 🐷🧄🧈