Pork chop

Here’s a versatile and flavorful pan-seared pork chop recipe that works great with bone-in or boneless chops. It gives you juicy meat with a golden crust and takes under 30 minutes from start to finish.

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🥩 Simple Pan-Seared Pork Chops

🕒 Time: 20–25 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 2

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Ingredients:

• 2 pork chops (¾” to 1″ thick, bone-in or boneless)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 2 garlic cloves, smashed

• 1 sprig fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)

• Salt and black pepper

• Optional: ½ teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika

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Instructions:

1. Prep the Pork:

   • Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.

   • Season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using) on both sides.

2. Sear the Pork:

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Add pork chops and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.

   • Reduce heat to medium.

3. Add Flavor:

   • Add butter, smashed garlic, and herbs to the pan.

   • Spoon melted butter over the pork chops as they finish cooking (called basting).

4. Check for Doneness:

   • Cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

   • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Serving Suggestions:

• Serve with mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, or roasted sweet potatoes.

• Add a splash of balsamic glaze or Dijon mustard for brightness.

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🔄 Variations:

• Oven-Baked: Sear for 2–3 min per side, then bake at 400°F for 6–10 min.

• Creamy Mushroom Sauce: Deglaze pan with broth or wine, add cream + mushrooms after cooking pork.

• Marinated: Marinate pork in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and herbs for 2–8 hours for extra flavor.

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