Garlic Butter Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops (Thick cut, bone-in)
• 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp Salt (Or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper (Or to taste)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil (Plus extra for rubbing pork chops)
• 4 tbsp Butter (Room temperature)
• 2 tbsp Minced garlic (Freshly minced preferred)
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (Finely chopped)

Instructions

1. Mix Dry Seasonings

   In a small bowl, combine creole seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until thoroughly mixed.

   Time: PT2M

2. Prepare Pork Chops

   Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Rub a small amount of olive oil on both sides of each pork chop.

   Time: PT2M

3. Season Pork Chops

   Generously season both sides and edges of the pork chops with the mixed seasoning. Rub seasoning in with your fingers.

   Time: PT3M

4. Rest Seasoned Pork Chops

   Let the seasoned pork chops sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to allow the seasoning to penetrate and caramelize.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 25°C

5. Make Garlic Butter

   In a small bowl, mix room temperature butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley until well combined.

   Time: PT2M

6. Sear Pork Chops

   Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 4-5 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 190°C

7. Add Garlic Butter

   In the last 3-4 minutes of cooking, add the garlic butter on top of the pork chops and into the pan. Spoon melted butter over the chops as they finish cooking.

   Time: PT3M

8. Optional: Finish in Oven

   If pork chops are very thick or you want extra assurance of doneness, transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 2-3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 190°C

9. Rest and Serve

   Transfer pork chops to a plate and let rest for 3 minutes before serving. Spoon any remaining garlic butter from the pan over the top.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

410

Protein

36g

Carbohydrates

2g

Fat

28g

Fiber

0g