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Cozy Garlic Butter Pork Chops with Mushrooms

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A quick and comforting recipe featuring tender pork chops seared to a golden crust, served with a rich garlic butter mushroom sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (cremini or white button)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Let the oil shimmer but not smoke.
  3. Sear the pork chops in the hot pan without crowding for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F or 63°C). Transfer to a warm plate and tent with foil to rest.
  4. Lower heat to medium and add 4 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add sliced mushrooms and thyme leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until mushrooms are tender and golden.
  6. Pour in ½ cup chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to lift browned bits. Let simmer and reduce for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Return pork chops to the pan, spoon sauce and mushrooms over them, and warm for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat pork chops dry before seasoning to ensure a good crust. Avoid crowding the pan to prevent steaming. Add garlic after pork is removed to avoid burning. Rest pork chops after cooking to keep them juicy. Adjust cooking time for thickness of chops. Use chicken broth or vegetable broth for pescatarian option. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or plant-based butter.

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