Description
A simple, beginner-proof keto dinner featuring juicy pork chops seared in a rich garlic butter herb sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes with only five main ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick, 600-700g)
- 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped (thyme and/or parsley)
- Coarse sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium chicken broth (optional)
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat a cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil if needed.
- Sear pork chops for 3-4 minutes on the first side until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove chops from the pan and set aside on a plate to rest.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the same pan and let it melt and foam.
- Add minced garlic and thyme. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
- If using broth, pour it in and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Return pork chops to the pan and spoon the sauce over them. Let sit for 1 minute to reheat and absorb flavor.
- Serve immediately with extra sauce poured on top.
Notes
Pat chops dry before seasoning for a better sear. Do not overcook; pork is safe at 145°F. Rest meat for 5 minutes to retain juices. Use good quality butter for the best sauce flavor. If using boneless chops, reduce cooking time by 1-2 minutes per side.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 35
Keywords: keto, low carb, pork chops, garlic butter, easy dinner, 5 ingredient, gluten-free, high protein