This easy pork chop recipe takes no more than 15 minutes and is flavored with dried herbs and a quick garlic butter. 283 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
Herbed Pork Chops with Garlic Butter Recipe
This easy pork chop recipe falls right in line with the recipes I’ve been dreaming up lately. As you can imagine, I spend a good deal of time thinking about food. As the keeper of this site, I am constantly brainstorming and testing new recipes to post here, and I often fall into the trap of trying to come up with something really novel. A new sauce, a combination of ingredients I’ve never tried before, a cool new type of grain salad. But when push comes to shove, I usually come to the realization that simple is often better.
If you had looked around here a couple of years ago, you wouldn’t have found any recipes for pork chops, but ever since I realized how good pork chops can be when you don’t overcook them, I haven’t been able to stop coming up with recipes. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that my boys actually fist pump when I tell them we’re having pork chops for dinner, especially if I serve them up with one of their favorite sides, such as grilled potatoes (so good!).
From start to finish, these garlic pork chops took me all of 15 minutes to make, which means it’s a great candidate when you don’t have much time for dinner prep. The herb rub is a simple mixture of olive oil, dried rosemary and sage, paprika, salt and pepper. While the pork chops are cooking, which takes all of 4 minutes when using thin-cut chops, minced the garlic and mix it into some butter along with some dried rosemary.
The key to any good pork chop recipe is to avoid overcooking the meat. The thin-cut pork chops allow for 3 minutes on one side and one minute on the other. The meat will be just cooked through, but still juicy and flavorful. Dollop a teaspoon of the garlic rosemary butter on top and let it melt over the warm pork. Heavenly!
Other healthy pork chop recipes:
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Pork Chops with Greek Salad Salsa
Cookin’ Canuck’s Pork Chops with Dijon Maple Sauce
Wholesomelicious’ Creamy & Smoky Chipotle Pork Chops
The Iron You’s Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Chops
If you make this recipe, I’d love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and tag @cookincanuck, and I’ll be sure to find it.
Herbed Pork Chops with Garlic Butter Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 thin-cut bone-in pork chops (5 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
The Butter:
- 4 teaspoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
Instructions
- Place the pork chops in a shallow dish or mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, ¾ teaspoon rosemary, sage, paprika, salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the pork chops and massage to coat.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Cook the pork chops for 3 minutes, turn over and cook for an additional minute, or until the pork is just cooked through. Transfer to 4 separate plates and top each pork chop with 1 teaspoon of the garlic butter.
The Butter:
- In a small bowl, stir together the butter, garlic and rosemary.
Notes
Nutrition
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Amy
This a big hit with the family. This is my go to pork chop recipe now.
Dara
That’s great to hear, Amy! Thank you for commenting.
Rosa Ferris
Very juicy
Barb
Would this recipe work with cubed pork for something like a stir fry?
Dara
Hi Barb, I’m not exactly sure what you mean. Could you please clarify?
Des
Finally found a new recipe that I’m absolutely loving and my son loved too! The spices were spot on and I wanted to lick my plate clean, nicely seasoned and super juicy chops. I sent this recipe to a friend as soon as I finished my meal.
Sue
If I could give this more stars I would. This is a restaurant quality meal and the best pork chops I have ever had. I did substitute sage for thyme as it’s what I had. The best
I served with pasta with garlic butter sautéed portobello mushroom and Asiago cheese
LaDonna
Big hit at our dinner table! Thanks!
Jenny
These were a hit in my home. Including with my youngest, who is a super picky eater. I’ve made them a handful of times now and it turns out great every time.
Ann
Best chops I’ve made in a long time! Will so be making these again.
Lynne
How could it cook thoroughly in just 4 minutes?
Dara
Hi Lynne, the recipe calls for thin-cut pork chops, which cook very quickly over medium-high heat. If using thicker pork chops, be sure to add additional minutes. Either way, the USDA recommends that pork chops be cooked to 145 degrees F, with a 3-minute rest time. See here for more details.
Jessie
Pork chops and I don’t get alone. I never make them good! I saw this recipe today and thought I would give it a go. It had so many good reviews! Guess what! I was a hit! They were tender and full of flavor. We are a family of 5 and EVERYONE loved them. Thank you!
Michelle J
Made this tonight and they were tasty. The only thing was that I didn’t have Sage so I used poultry season (a tip from google). Next time I will double the recipe as I had thick pork chops. The garlic butter was a hit!
Rebecca
Delicious! My husband says it may be the best pork chop he’s ever had.
Ana
They are delicious and for the first time they did not come out dry. I just added
Cayenne, thymes leaves, rubbed sage, paprika, pepper and salt. Also one lime.
Susan
The best pork chops ever. I really don’t like dried rosemary so I used fresh rosemary. Excellent!
Joanne
Second time I have made this recipe !!! It’s a keeper
I’m adding this to my go to meals
Linda Guss
I tried this recipe tonight. Really easy and deliciious. Even my son, who doesn’t like pork, loved these. Thanks for the recipe.
Belqui Ortiz-Millili
Just made this recipe and we all loved it. I wanted something super quick as it was a last minute dinner and it turned out perfect. Thank you!
Lisa
These were delicious and a huge hit tonight! My boys (5 & 8) both loved them and the hubs actually gave me a fist bump lol
Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Margie
We love them. During this Covid-19 time we are just using what we have in the pantry & freezer. These were great. I’ve got them on the grill right now, can’t wait to try the butter mix on them.
michael
Excellent! Tired of having chicken all the time, wanted something different, went to Pinterest and found this. This recipe hit the spot! Quick and simple to make! Cooked on the grill instead of oven, delicious !!