Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Garlic Butter

Ingredients

• 4 Frenched pork loin chops, 1-inch thick
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
• 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. In a small bowl combine softened butter, garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a pan, once hot add the pork chops.
5. Lightly press the pork chops down into the pan to get a nice sear, cook 1 minute.
6. Flip and sear the other side, 1 minute.
7. Cook the sides to render the fat, 1 minute.
8. Turn heat down to medium, cook until the internal temperature reaches 140ºF, 4 to 6 minutes depending on the thickness, flip every minute for even cooking.
9. Transfer to a cutting board, rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing or serving whole.
10. Serve the pork chops topped with garlic butter.

Recipe credit to Jessica Gaven