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Garlic Butter Baked Pork Chops Recipe - Juicy and Tender!

If you've ever ended up with dry, tough pork chops from the oven, I promise this recipe will change everything. These Garlic Butter Baked Pork Chops have been one of the most popular recipes on Primavera Kitchen for years and for good reason. The secret is a two-step method I've tested many times: sear the chops in a hot skillet until golden, then pour a simple sauce of melted butter, fresh garlic, and thyme right over the top before finishing them in the oven. That garlic butter sauce is what sets this apart from any other baked pork chops recipe. It keeps the meat incredibly juicy and adds rich, savory flavor in every bite. Ready in just 23 minutes, it's a weeknight dinner your whole family will love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: baked pork chop recipe, baked pork chops, garlic butter, garlic butter pork chops, oven baked pork chops, pork chop recipe, Pork Chops
Servings: 2 people
Author: Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-sized pork chops
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, and set aside.
    Two raw, seasoned pork chops sit on a round white plate against a light gray background. Sprinkled with salt and pepper, these chops are ready to be transformed into flavorful baked pork chops.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the butter, thyme, and garlic. Set aside.
  • In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add the pork chops. Sear until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
    A close-up of two pork chops in a black skillet; one chop is raw and being held with tongs, while the other is seared and browned on one side, perfect for making baked pork chops.
  • Pour the garlic butter mixture over the pork chops. Place the skillet in the oven, and cook until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145ºF, about 10-14 minutes. The time depends on the thickness of your pork chops.*
    A person pours liquid from a small glass onto two seared baked pork chops cooking in a black cast iron skillet, with herbs and butter visible on the meat.
  • Remove from the oven. Using a spoon, pour some of the butter sauce left in the skillet onto the pork chops before serving.
    Two bone-in pork chops cooking in a pan, topped with chopped garlic and herbs. These Baked Pork Chops have a golden-brown sear on the edges, with savory juices visible in the pan.

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Notes

To Store: These baked pork chops are great as leftovers. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
To Freeze: Let the baked pork chops cool down to room temperature. Place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. Include any liquids, like the garlic butter sauce, in the container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To Reheat: When ready to enjoy this baked pork chops, thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat leftovers on the stove or in the microwave. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 35g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 478mg | Potassium: 193mg | Sugar: 1g