Pan-Seared Pork Chops

🍖 Pan-Seared Pork Chops

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

• 4 bone-in pork chops (2–3 cm thick)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3 garlic cloves, smashed

• ½ cup chicken broth or water

• 2 tbsp cream (optional, for extra richness)

• Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish

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Instructions

1. Season the pork

Pat pork chops dry with paper towel.
Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme.
Rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.

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2. Sear the chops

Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Add pork chops and sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.

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3. Butter baste

Reduce heat to medium.
Add butter and smashed garlic to the pan.
Spoon melted butter over chops for 1–2 minutes.

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4. Finish cooking

Add chicken broth and cream (if using).
Cover and simmer 4–6 minutes until pork reaches 63°C / 145°F.
Remove pork and rest for 5 minutes.

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🥔 Creamy Garlic Potatoes

Ingredients

• 500 g potatoes, peeled & diced

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ cup cream or milk

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• ½ tsp dried herbs (thyme or oregano)

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Instructions

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (12–15 minutes).

2. Drain and lightly crush or cube them.

3. In a pan, heat butter and olive oil.

4. Add garlic and sauté briefly.

5. Add potatoes, cream, salt, pepper, and herbs.

6. Cook 3–4 minutes until creamy and coated.

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🍽 Serving

Place creamy potatoes on the plate.
Top with pork chops and spoon pan sauce over everything.
Garnish with fresh herbs.

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⭐ Tips

• Let pork rest to keep it juicy

• Use bone-in chops for better flavor

• Add mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for variation