Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 pork loin chops (center cut, bone-in, 3/4 inch thick)
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely minced or grated)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix the melted butter, rosemary, and garlic together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Season the pork chops on both sides with kosher salt and pepper.
  • Place a large cast iron or oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. When the oil is shimmering, add the pork chops. Cook for 4 minutes or until golden brown on the first side, flip over and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
  • Use a pastry brush and brush the butter, garlic, rosemary mixture generously over the pork chops.
  • Place the skillet in the oven and cook the pork chops for 10-12 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat registers 145 degrees F.
  • Remove the chops from the oven, place on a plate or cutting board, and cover with aluminum foil or a plate. Let the pork chops rest for 3 minutes and then serve.