Description
This Garlic Rosemary Pork Chops recipe features tender, bone-in pork chops seasoned with fresh garlic and rosemary, then seared to a golden crust and finished in the oven for juicy, flavorful results. Perfectly balanced with butter and olive oil, it’s a simple yet elegant meal ideal for an easy weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork Chops
- 2 to 4 center cut, bone-in pork chops, approximately 1 inch thick
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
Garlic Rosemary Butter Mixture
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
Cooking Oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F to prepare for finishing the pork chops after searing.
- Season Pork Chops: Evenly season both sides of the pork chops with kosher salt and black pepper according to your preference.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter with minced fresh rosemary and minced fresh garlic. Stir thoroughly and set aside to infuse flavors.
- Heat Skillet: Place a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Let it heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Sear Pork Chops: Add the seasoned pork chops to the hot skillet and cook them until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Use tongs to carefully flip the chops for even searing.
- Add Butter Mixture: Remove the skillet from heat using an oven mitt. Spoon or carefully pour the garlic rosemary butter mixture over the pork chops to evenly coat them.
- Bake Pork Chops: Transfer the skillet into the preheated oven using oven mitts. Bake the pork chops for 10 to 12 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 145 degrees F for medium doneness.
Notes
- You will need a larger 12-inch oven-proof skillet if preparing 3 to 4 pork chops to ensure even cooking.
- For best results, use a meat thermometer to accurately check doneness and avoid overcooking the pork chops.
- Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes after baking to allow juices to redistribute for extra tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
