You will amaze your guests, and they will enjoy this delicious pork chop with butter garlic flavor, as this recipe is one of the best recipes of pork chops I’ve cooked. This roast pork chop is so delicious, thanks to the buttery sauce.

You will use this recipe repeatedly because it is the simplest way to make pork chops in the oven. In just 5 minutes, you prepare everything you need, and in 20 minutes, these pork chops will be on your plate. The butter sauce is straightforward to make.

When melting butter in a microwave oven, just add ground garlic and chopped thyme and mix it well. After that, pour butter sauce over the pork chops and bake them. 

This wafer of white butter is the secret of this roast recipe of pork chops, as it will help keep the pork so juicy and moist.

The best part of this recipe is that it requires a few essential ingredients, but it is so tasty.

Ingredients

• 3 sprigs fresh thyme

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp grass-fed butter, melted (plus extra for basting, if desired)

• 2 medium-sized pork chops, heritage breed preferred

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to 380°F (193°C).

2. Season the Pork Chops

• Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.

• Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.

3. Make the Garlic Butter

• In a small saucepan or microwave-safe dish, melt the butter.

• Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, mixing well. Set aside.

4. Sear the Pork Chops

• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

• Once the pan is hot, place the pork chops in the skillet.

• Sear for about 4 minutes per side, until golden brown.

5. Roast in the Oven

• Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the pork chops.

• Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.

• Roast until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (medium) to 150°F (medium-well), about 6–8 minutes depending on thickness.

6. Rest and Serve

• Remove the skillet from the oven.

• Spoon the pan juices over the pork chops to baste them before serving.

• Let rest for 3–5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

• Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad.

Make-Ahead and Storage

• Make Ahead: This recipe is best cooked fresh for the juiciest results.

• Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the oven at 300°F to avoid drying out.

Timing

• Prep Time: 5 minutes

• Cook Time: 20 minutes

• Total Time: ~25 minutes

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See more pork recipes:

Easy Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Brown Sugar Pork Chops with Garlic and Herbs

Pork Tenderloin With Balsamic And Thyme