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20-Min Garlic Butter Pork Chops

Juicy pork chops seared in a skillet, then finished in the oven with melted garlic butter and fresh parsley. Ready in 20 minutes with just four ingredients.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
48g
20-Min Garlic Butter Pork Chops
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat pork chops dry, then preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Sear pork chops 2 minutes per side until golden—don't move them once they hit the pan.

  4. Step 4

    Top each chop with 1.5 tbsp butter and 2 cloves minced garlic, then transfer skillet to the oven.

  5. Step 5

    Bake until the internal temperature hits 145°F at the thickest part, about 8 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Scatter parsley over the top and serve straight from the skillet while hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet
  • instant-read thermometer
  • paper towels
  • oven

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