Pan Seared Pork Chops

Ingredients

Scaled for your household (2 portions) · original serves 2

• Pork Chops2 oz
  12 ounces each)
• Kosher Salt¼ tsp
• Black Pepper¼ tsp
• Vegetable oil2 tbsp
• Butter3 tbsp
• Dried Thyme Leaves½ tsp
• Dried Rosemary½ tsp
• Garlic cloves (optional)1
  optional)

Method

1. 1

   Mix together butter, thyme, and rosemary in a small bowl. reserve.

2. 2

   Dab pork chops dry with a paper towel; then generously season with kosher salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a roomy skillet or pan (cast iron is best) on medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Stir in pork chops; then sear for about 2 minutes or until well browned. Flip the chop over and sear for about 2 minutes until browned.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat to medium; then continue to cook the chops until they reach 138-140°F in the thickest part of the pork chop, about 6 to 8 minutes more, turning as needed.

6. 6

   Remove the chops from the pan; then place them on a plate to rest. stir in the herbed butter to the hot pan and whisk to scrape up any brown bits in the pan. Let cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant and bubbly. mix in minced garlic if using and cook just until fragrant.

7. 7

   At this stage, spoon the butter from the pan over chops and serve.