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Skillet Keto Garlic Butter Pork Chops - Fast, Flavorful, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick, 8–10 oz each; boneless also works)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for color and depth)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced or thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, brightens the sauce)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat dry and season. Blot pork chops with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat the skillet. Place a large cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat until it shimmers.
  3. Sear the chops. Lay pork chops in the hot skillet without crowding. Sear for 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden. Don’t move them around—let the crust form.
  4. Check internal temp. Reduce heat to medium. If the chops are thick, stand them on their sides to render the fat cap for 1 minute. Aim for an internal temp of 135–140°F (57–60°C) before butter basting.
  5. Add the butter and aromatics. Add butter to the skillet. When it foams, stir in garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Tilt the pan and spoon the garlic butter over the chops for 1–2 minutes.
  6. Finish and rest. Add lemon juice, if using, and baste once more. Transfer chops to a plate and rest 5 minutes. The temp should rise to 145°F (63°C) for safe, juicy pork.
  7. Make it saucy. Spoon leftover garlic butter from the pan over the chops. Garnish with parsley and serve.