Description
A delicious pork chop recipe featuring juicy pork cooked with garlic and thyme, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium pork chops
- Salt and pepper
- 60g melted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 15ml extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220°C / 428°F.
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Melt the butter in a small bowl and stir in the minced garlic and chopped thyme.
- Heat a skillet and add the olive oil.
- Sear the pork chops for 2 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
- Pour the melted butter mixture into the skillet and baste the pork chops.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 14 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Let the chops rest for 5 minutes, spoon the buttery sauce over them, and enjoy!
Notes
For optimal flavor, serve with sides like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables, and garnish with fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg