Here’s a simple, juicy pork chop recipe you can make on the stove (with a quick oven finish for perfect results every time) 😋
🍖 Juicy Pan-Seared Pork Chops
🛒 Ingredients
- 2–4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, ~1 inch thick)
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
- 2 tbsp oil (olive or vegetable)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed)
- Optional: fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the pork
- Pat chops dry (very important for a good sear)
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and herbs
2. Sear
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat
- Add pork chops and sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown
3. Add flavor
- Lower heat to medium
- Add butter, garlic, and herbs
- Spoon melted butter over the chops for extra flavor
4. Finish cooking
- Cook another 3–5 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 63°C (145°F)
- (Optional) Transfer to oven at 180°C (350°F) for thicker chops
5. Rest
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving (keeps them juicy!)
💡 Tips for Perfect Pork Chops
- Don’t overcook—they dry out quickly
- Bone-in chops stay juicier
- A meat thermometer makes a big difference
- If chops are thin, reduce cooking time
🍽️ Easy Variations
🧄 Garlic Cream Sauce
- Remove chops, add cream + a little broth to pan
- Simmer into a sauce and pour over
🍯 Honey Garlic
- Add 1 tbsp honey + 1 tbsp soy sauce at the end
🌶️ Spicy
- Add chili flakes or cayenne
🥔 What to Serve With
- Mashed potatoes
- Roasted vegetables
- Rice or buttered noodles
If you want, I can give you a baked-only version, an air fryer pork chop recipe, or a restaurant-style gravy version 👍