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Close-up of golden-brown caramelized pork chops with garlic cream sauce in a skillet. (Creamy Garlic Pork Chops)

Creamy Garlic Pork Chops with a Golden Pan-Seared Crust

These Creamy Garlic Pork Chops feature thick-cut pork seared in a cast iron skillet until golden-brown, then smothered in a silky, garlic-infused cream sauce. A restaurant-quality dinner ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 4 thick-cut pork chops 1.5 inches thick
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream Full fat for best results
  • 6 cloves garlic Finely minced
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) avocado oil Or other high-smoke point oil
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter For basting
  • 0.5 cup (120ml) chicken broth Low sodium
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley Finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-Iron Skillet 12-inch preferred
  • 1 Meat Thermometer To ensure 145°F internal temp

Method
 

Searing the Meat
  1. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chops for 3-4 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms.
Making the Sauce
  1. Remove meat. Add garlic to the pan for 1 minute, then add chicken broth to deglaze, scraping up brown bits.
  2. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is silky and thick enough to coat a spoon.
  3. Return chops to the pan. Garnish heavily with parsley and black pepper. Serve once meat reaches 145°F.

Notes

Always use a meat thermometer to prevent overcooking pork.
Let the meat rest in the sauce for 5 minutes before serving to maximize juiciness.