Here’s a simple, hearty pork chops and potatoes recipe that’s flavorful and easy to make in one pan:
Garlic Herb Pork Chops with Roasted Potatoes (Serves 4)
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes, halved or quartered
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp butter for extra flavor
Instructions:
- Preheat oven:
- 400°F (200°C).
- Prep the potatoes:
- Toss potatoes with 1.5 tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Spread evenly on a baking sheet or ovenproof skillet.
- Sear the pork chops:
- Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Sear 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown (they will finish cooking in the oven).
- Combine and roast:
- Arrange seared pork chops among the potatoes.
- Sprinkle remaining garlic over the top.
- Roast in the oven 20–25 minutes until pork reaches 145°F (63°C) internally and potatoes are tender.
- Optional finish:
- Add a pat of butter on each pork chop just before serving for extra richness.
- Let pork rest 3–5 minutes before slicing.
Tip: For even more flavor, marinate pork chops in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan skillet version that cooks everything on the stovetop in under 30 minutes—super convenient for weeknights.
Do you want me to give that version too?
