Yummy Tender Pork Chops

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with these Yummy Tender Pork Chops, a perfectly seasoned and succulent dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Featuring bone-in pork chops seared to golden perfection, this recipe highlights the rich flavors of garlic, fresh rosemary, and a luscious garlic butter basting technique that ensures every bite is melt-in-your-mouth tender. With a quick 10-minute prep time and simple pantry staples like paprika, onion powder, and olive oil, this meal delivers restaurant-quality results in just under 30 minutes. Serve these juicy pork chops with your favorite sides, from creamy mashed potatoes to roasted vegetables, for a comforting, crowd-pleasing feast. Perfectly cooked to 145°F, these chops are the ultimate combination of flavor, tenderness, and ease, making them a must-try for pork lovers everywhere.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

Step 1

Remove pork chops from the refrigerator and let them rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before cooking.

Step 2

Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, paprika, and onion powder.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 4

Place the pork chops in the skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Sear them for 3-4 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and fresh rosemary sprigs.

Step 6

Tilt the skillet slightly and use a spoon to baste the pork chops with the garlic butter mixture. Continue cooking and basting for another 4-6 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 145°F (63°C) when inserted into the thickest part of the chop.

Step 7

Remove the pork chops from the skillet and transfer them to a plate. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and allow them to rest for 5-7 minutes.

Step 8

Discard the rosemary sprigs. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the pork chops before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	874.6 grams (874.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2328

Total Fat 164.20g	211%
Saturated Fat 58.40g	292%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 606mg	202%
Sodium 2840mg	123%
Total Carbohydrate 5.40g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.60g	6%
Total Sugars 0.10g
Protein 193.10g	386%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 123mg	9%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 2619mg	56%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.0%

Protein: 34.0%

Carbs: 1.0%