Use boneless or bone in pork chops for these quick and easy pan-fried chops. Prepare all ingredients, because once the pan is hot, they fry up very quickly! Change it up with your favourite seasoning and herbs. Basting with the melted garlic and herb butter is optional, but such a flavour boost - go for it!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pork, pork chop
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 302kcal
Ingredients
4pork chops
2tbspcanola oil
1/2tspsalt
1/8tspblack pepper
1/4tsppaprika
4clovesgarliccut in half lengthwise
1Tbspbutter
4twigs of fresh thyme
Instructions
Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to help them cook evenly.
Pat pork chops dry with paper towel. Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, pepper and paprika or your favourite spice mix (see ideas in notes).
Heat a large, thick-bottomed skillet until it is hot. Add oil and heat. Once oil is hot, add pork chops, reduce heat to medium and cook for 2-3 minutes per side (3-4 min for thick cut chops). Do not crowd the pan, cook in batches if needed.
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic and fresh thyme to pan. As it melts and garlic releases its flavour use a spoon to baste the pork chops with the melted butter. This happens quickly and should only take about 2 minutes.
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
Seasoning Options: Use dry seasoning blends like Italian seasoning, Cajun Seasoning, Season All, Montreal Steak Spice, BBQ Spice Rub etc.Herb Options: Try fresh rosemary or sage instead of thyme.