Garlic Butter Baked Pork Chops
Garlic Butter Baked Pork Chops are juicy, tender, and super-flavourful thanks to the amazing butter sauce. You need less than 20 minutes to make this recipe. If you like healthy pork chop recipes, this garlic butter baked pork chops recipe is for you.
You and your family will love these delicious Garlic Butter Baked Pork Chops because this recipe is one of the best baked pork chops recipes I’ve ever made. These baked pork chops are super juicy and tender thanks to the garlic butter thyme sauce. Mm… It’s so good that the pork chops will melt-in-your-mouth. Trust me when I say this!
You’ll make this recipe many times since it’s the fastest and easiest way to make pork chops in the oven. In only 5 minutes, you’ll prep everything, and in 10-12 minutes, this recipe will be done and ready to eat. And the butter sauce is super easy to make as well.
Once you melt the butter in the microwave, simply add the minced garlic and chopped thyme, and give it a good stir. Then, pour this sauce over the pork chops, and bake it.
This garlic butter sauce is the queen of this baked pork chops recipe because it keeps the pork chops very juicy, tender, moist, and delicious. This recipe is also low-carb, paleo, whole30 (use ghee instead of butter), and gluten-free.
Easy ingredients to make this Baked Pork Chops recipe:
What I love most about this recipe is that it requires simple ingredients, yet it’s so flavourful. You need:
- Good quality butter (if possible organic or grass-fed or ghee)
- Garlic
- Fresh thyme
- Salt and ground black pepper
- Pork chops
What is the correct internal temperature for this Baked Pork Chops recipe?
Cook the pork chops until they reach an internal temperature of 145ºF. Measure it by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the pork chop.
What’s the best way to cook pork chops?
In my opinion, the best way to make juicy and tender pork chops is by searing them on the stove using a cast iron skillet and then finish cooking them in the oven. The reason is that the pork chops will have a nice, brown, and beautiful crust on the outside, and they will be very juicy and tender inside.
How do I make tender pork chops in the oven?
- First, preheat the oven to 375°F. Then, season the pork chops well with salt and pepper. The amount of salt and pepper depends on your taste.
- Prepare the butter sauce by melting four tablespoons of butter in the microwave or stove. Once it’s melted, add the chopped thyme and garlic. Stir well, and set aside.
- In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat, and when the skillet is really hot, add the pork chops, and sear them until they have a nice golden brown look, about 4 minutes per side.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the pork chops, and place the skillet in the oven. Cook until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145ºF.
- Remove the skillet from the oven, and using a spoon, pour some of the delicious butter sauce left in the skillet onto the pork chops before serving. Enjoy!!
Sides that go well with Garlic Butter Baked Pork Chops:
- Golden Cauliflower Rice
- Crispy Roasted Green Beans
- Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Mushroom Cauliflower Rice Skillet
- Whole30 Mashed Cauliflower
- Creamy Avocado Cauliflower Salad
More pork chop recipes to try:
See below for how to make Garlic Butter Baked Pork Chops:
Garlic Butter Baked Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized pork chops — (I like to recommend pork chops from ButcherBox because it's heritage breed pork)
- salt and pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter — melted (use ghee if you're doing whole30)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme — chopped
- 2 cloves garlic — minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, and set aside.
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In a small bowl, mix together the butter, thyme, and garlic. Set aside.
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In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
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When the skillet is really hot, add the pork chops. Sear until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
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Pour the garlic butter mixture over the pork chops.
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Place the skillet in the oven, and cook until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145ºF, about 10-12 minutes. The time depends on the thickness of your pork chops.*
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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
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving (1/2) — Calories: 371, Fat: 35g, Saturated Fat: 17g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 100mg, Sodium: 478mg, Potassium: 193mg, Carbohydrates: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 14gIf you make this recipe, follow @primaverakitchen on Instagram, snap a photo and hashtag it #primaverakitchen. I'd love to see what you're making!
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Recipe looks amazing. I am going to give it a go tonight. About how thick were your pork chops?
Thanks
It’s about 1/2 inch.
Was wandering since making this now I just realised I have no thyme so I was wandering what I can do since dont 🤔
You can skip thyme. It will be good anyway 😉
Why don’t you specify the skillet be COVERED, or UNCOVERED? It’s ok though. Trial and error..
I don’t cover my skillet.
Any Italian seasoning will work they have a mixture of thyme, rosemary, basil. Oregano and others , gives a great flavor
5 Stars🤗
Thank you 😉
Substituted thyme with rosemary because I have a bush, so delicious.
Amazing! Rosemary works too 😉
Quick, easy and flavorful! Made with thick cut boneless pork chops and it took about 17-20 min in the oven. Really delicious!
Thank you. So happy to know you enjoyed this recipe 😉
I have thin chops will it still work
Probably yes, but just reduce a little bit the baking cooking time.
If I make this with 6 pork chops do i need to triple the rest of the ingredients?
Just double the amount of butter.
I know how to sear the pork chops in iron skillet. My skillet will cook 2 pork chops at a time but I’m cooking 6 pork chops.
How do I get 6 pork chops in a skillet to bake in oven?
I would think I would have to cook 4 or more chops in a different pan. Any suggestions?
Yes you should cook them in a different pan or you can cook in a baking sheet.
I just popped these in the oven and they smell amazing. I used lemon thyme, which is growing on my balcony🙂
Awesome. Hope it turned out great.
I am getting ready to make this, but I just wanted to know if it will work with Pork Top Loin Chops Bonless?
Thanks,
Terri
Yes I believe so 😉
Trying it now. I’ve never pan seared baked chops and they just look delicious, without even being baked! I know they will be amazing!!!
It is amazing! Hope you liked it 😉
This recipe is sooo delicious and easy for a week night. I have made it 3 times. Absolute go to chop recipe.
Amazing! I’m so thrilled to hear you liked this recipe!
Making this right now! Unfortunately, I didn’t have the fresh thyme, but I’m using a rosemary/thyme/garlic blend that’s amazing! Thanks for this great recipe!
Wow I’m so glad it worked out well 😉
Gave it a try for dinner tonight – delicious. The wife hates anything (generally) beyond salt and pepper LOL – but LOVED these! Thank you for a simple but great recipe!
Awesome! I’m so thrilled to hear you and your wife enjoyed this recipe!
Made this tonight and everyone loved it thanks
Awesome! I’m so thrilled to hear everyone enjoyed this recipe!
How do you make this for a family of 5. Sorry, I have no imagination.
You can make it with 4 pork chops and double the amount of butter.
Super simple to make and had tons of great flavor.
Sure thing!
I do not own a cast-iron skillet, will I be able to still try this recipe using a normal skillet and something like a baking sheet? I would really appreciate the guidance. This recipe sounds delicious and I would love to try it.
yes you can make this recipe even if you don’t have cast iron skillet. Any skillet would work. Thanks for your question.
Nice and easy recipe to follow and make. My mom used to make pork chops when I was a child and I really miss her making them. I look for recipes that help capture memories from my childhood, and this is as close as it gets for pork chops. Thank you for sharing!
Aw so sweet. I’m so happy to hear that. Hope this recipe brings you some childhood memories 😉
Can this dish be used as a freezer meal
yes you can!
Outstanding receipe. I had two packages of beautiful boneless pork chops. there were a total of 16 nice sized chops.
I had to play with the ingredients due to the amount of chops that I was making. The results were fantastic. The only thing that I did while they were baking in the oven was to sprinkle a little cheese on top. This is the best receipe for pork chops that I have ever tried. They were moist and very tasty. I served them with grilled asparagus and pan fried white potatoes with butter and garlic.
That’s amazing.
I’m so happy to hear it’s a hit, Micheal! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review!
I have been making garlic butter recipe for years. I use it on all meats, grilled, pan fried of baked. I always use one stick of unsalted butter along with 6 cloves of roasted garlic along with 6 cloves of minced. Salt and pepper to taste. I also add 1 bunch of finely chopped cilantro. I mix all together and roll into a log on wax paper. Secure the ends and freeze. Slice as needed.
Awesome recipe! I used my signature seasoning for this recipe, but stuck to the technique. Definitely will be keeping this recipe in the cookbook.Yesterday we tried to cook it https://www.myrecipes.pro/baked-pork-in-the-oven/. But your recipe is juicier.
My husband and I are making these together tonight, they smell really good can’t wait to try them. Thanks for the recipe
You’re very welcome. Hope you enjoys it 😉
Really nice recipe, looks delicious. Thanks for posting :’)
You’re very welcome.
Awesome recipe. The entire family enjoyed it. Easy prep and great taste. Definitely a keeper .
So happy to heat that 😉
This was my first time cooking pork chops and I was honestly kinda nervous because I have never had a non-tough/overcooked pork chop in my life. This recipe delivered! My knife just melted through the chop during dinner. Might never use another recipe again!
That’s absolutely awesome! So happy to hear that!
These are in the oven for the next 5 min as we speak. Thank you for this recipe!
You’re very welcome 😉
Easy and delicious! Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you!
You’re so welcome 😉
Don’t have fresh herbs. Would I sabotage the recipe using dried thyme?
It’ll works even with dried thyme.
Made this last night and it was a big winner in our house. Didn’t have a cast iron pan so I used a regular pan instead to brown the pork chops in batches. Then I threw them into a glass baking dish and baked for 20 minutes. They came out right around 150 degrees or so and were cooked perfectly.
That’s awesome. Thanks for your feedback!
Going to try this for supper tonight. I’ll come back and leave a comment letting everyone know how it turned out. Thank you for sharing your recipes.
While reading the instructions, there are two conflicting direction on searing the pork chops. Which is the right one, 2 minutes per side or 4 minutes per side?
Also, is it okay to transfer the pork chops and the sauce (Both mixed already) from the hot skillet to a glass baking tray to be baked?
2 minutes each side. And yes it’s olay to transfer the pork chops to a glass baking tray.
Can i use dried thyme instead of fresh and Garlic Powder instead of real garlic?
Yes you can.
Can I use Garlic Powder instead of real garlic?
Yes you can.
I have everything this recipe calls for except fresh garlic. I do have the minced, jarred kind. How much of that for 4-5 chops?
1 full tablespoon.
THANK YOU!!!! This recipe turned out sooo yummy!! Usually I don’t eat much pork or steak because I had gastric bypass surgery before it was done laparoscopically so dense proteins don’t go down easily. You recipe made me say yummmm in my first bite!! I ate this!!! I added some fingerling potatoes and doubled the sauce so my hubby can “dip” his food in the sauce! Lol. This recipe will be shared with my family when they come to visit!! Thank you again for this recipe!,
How amazing to read that. Happy to know u loved this recipe and thanks for stopping by 😉
Absolutely the best baked pork chops I have ever eaten!! This recipe will reside at the top of my list! Thanks for sharing…
So awesome!!! Thanks for your feedback!
I always smoke my pork chops but due to bad weather I had to cook indoors so I tried this recipe and it turned out excellent. When I cook indoors I will use it again!
That’s awesome. Happy to know you liked this recipe 😉
Hi! I’m in a foods class in our school and we have to make a main dish and our group found this dish perfect! We need a nutrition label. I was wondering if you had one? We would really like to use this recipe so I hope you can get back to me soon!
The nutrition information is written below the recipe box. Thanks.
I haven’t fixed this yet, but it sounds awesome from all the reviews. I am trying to figure out an accompanying dish to go with this. If you have some suggestions I would appreciate it.
This recipe goes well with roasted veggies, avocado tomato salad, roasted potato, broccoli salad, rice, cauliflower rice…
Tried this tonight for dinner and it’s delicious! Thank you so much for sharing.
You’re very welcome!
Ok, so what if you don’t have a cast iron skillet that you cook with? Can you cook it in a 9×13 or something like that? I understand cooking it in a skillet gives it the seared texture on the food but I don’t have a cast iron skillet. Those are too heavy for my MIL to cook with. She helps with the cooking too.
You can cook it in a 9×13. No problem!
OMG, made this tonight and it turned out so tender!!! I loved it. I don’t like my pork chops dry and hard!!! Thank you for posting this recipe!!! It turned out so good!!! AND this recipe was so simple. I love simple.
Wow happy you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate it 😉
Great recipe….I made it tonight & my wife and boys didn’t leave a piece over. Thanks for the great meal!!!
That’s great! Thanks for this lovely feedback!
There is absolutely no reason to use organic butter vs regular. No scientific evidence to support that. Fear mongering at its finest.
Wow. Angry much?
Want to try this recipe but can I use dairy free butter instead of tea butter?
yes you can!
They look really good, going to make them tonight for my family.
Awesome! Hope it turned out delicious!
Hi. Serving size says 1/2. Is that 1/2 of a pork chop or is there a specific amount (like 4 ounces or something)?
Thanks
It’s one pork chop.
Made these for dinner last night. Fantastic! Easy to make – delicious. Served with roasted potatoes and asparagus. The pork chops were flavorful and moist with a lovely sauce. I did double the sauce because I read other comments and I was making a large pan of 8 chops. Beautiful presentation as well. Thank you!
So happy to hear that!!! Thanks 😉
where do I find pork chops from ButcherBox? Can I replace it with another one? thank you.
Yes you can replace it with another one. You can buy yours on your local grocery store.
Amazing! So delicious. A big hit among the whole family. And so easy to make. Only change I’d make is less butter. But it’s a great sauce for leftovers of any kind.
Happy you and your family enjoy this. We also love this recipe!