Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops

Instructions

1. 1
   Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
2. 2
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes on the first side, until deeply golden.
3. 3
   Flip chops and sear the other side for 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium if needed.
4. 4
   Push the chops to one side of the skillet. To the empty space, add 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, and thyme. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. 5
   Pour in chicken stock, scraping up browned bits. Spoon sauce over pork and cook 2-3 more minutes, until chops are just cooked through (145°F).
6. 6
   Remove from heat, swirl in remaining tablespoon of butter, and let pork rest 5 minutes in the pan. Garnish with parsley and serve.