Here’s a simple, juicy pan-seared pork chops recipe with great flavor and a golden crust.
🍖 Pan-Seared Pork Chops
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep
- Pat pork chops dry.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Let sit at room temp for 15–20 minutes.
2️⃣ Sear
- Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add pork chops and sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
3️⃣ Baste
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add butter, garlic, and herbs.
- Spoon melted butter over chops for 1–2 minutes.
4️⃣ Check temperature
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove and rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
🍯 Optional Honey Garlic Glaze
In the same pan, add:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Simmer 2–3 minutes and spoon over chops.
Serve With
- Mashed potatoes
- Oven-roasted vegetables
- Rice or buttered noodles
- Applesauce (classic pairing)
If you’d like, I can give you a smothered pork chops with gravy version, a baked version, or a slow cooker version.
