Garlic Butter Baked Pork Chops Recipe - Juicy and Tender
Dinner
Many people love these oven baked pork chops because they turn out incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The chops are first seared on the stove to lock in all those delicious juices, then baked in the oven to perfection. Made with garlic, butter, and fragrant thyme, the seasoning creates a savory crust while keeping the meat moist and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized pork chops
- Salt and pepper
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to °F.
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the butter, thyme, and garlic.
- In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- When the skillet is hot, add the pork chops.
- Sear until golden, about minutes per side.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the pork chops.
- Place the skillet in the oven, and cook until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of ºF, about -minutes.
- The time depends on the thickness of your pork chops.* Remove from the oven.
- Using a spoon, pour some of the butter sauce left in the skillet onto the pork chops before serving.
Recipe Notes & Tips
Note 1: Thick cut pork chops are ideal as they won't overcook as easily.
Note 2: When using a cast iron skillet in the oven, use a heat-resistant glove or oven mitt to safeguard your hands when handling the skillet. It gets extremely hot and can cause burns if touched without protection.
Note 3: How to Store Leftovers:
Note 4: To Store: These baked pork chops are great as leftovers. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
Note 5: To Freeze: Let the baked pork chops cool down to room temperature. Place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. Include any liquids, like the garlic butter sauce, in the container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Note 6: To Reheat: When ready to enjoy this baked pork chops, thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat leftovers on the stove or in the microwave.
Note 2: When using a cast iron skillet in the oven, use a heat-resistant glove or oven mitt to safeguard your hands when handling the skillet. It gets extremely hot and can cause burns if touched without protection.
Note 3: How to Store Leftovers:
Note 4: To Store: These baked pork chops are great as leftovers. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
Note 5: To Freeze: Let the baked pork chops cool down to room temperature. Place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. Include any liquids, like the garlic butter sauce, in the container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Note 6: To Reheat: When ready to enjoy this baked pork chops, thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat leftovers on the stove or in the microwave.