🥩 Pan-Seared Pork Chops

Ingredients−4 servings+

• 4 boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)

Steps

1. Pat chops dry and season with salt, pepper and paprika.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chops 4 minutes without moving.
3. Flip, add butter, garlic and thyme, and baste with the melted butter for 3–4 minutes.
4. Remove at 145°F and rest 3 minutes before serving.