Gordon Ramsay’s Pork Chops with Flavor-Packed Garlic Butter

Experience Gordon Ramsay’s Pork Chops with Garlic-Thyme Butter, a simple yet flavorful dish that elevates your weeknight dinner with minimal effort.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 2 chops

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pork Chops

2 medium-cut Pork Chops bone-in adds flavor and moisture
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Garlic-Thyme Butter

60 g Melted Butter high-quality unsalted butter for best results
1 tsp Fresh Thyme chopped, substitute with rosemary or sage if needed
2 cloves Garlic minced, choose the freshest cloves for maximum flavor

For Searing the Chops

15 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil used for searing

Equipment

skillet
meat thermometer
oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
Generously season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
In a small pan over low heat, melt the butter and stir in minced garlic and chopped thyme.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops for 2 minutes on each side.
Baste the pork chops with garlic-thyme butter and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 10–14 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving with the buttery sauce spooned over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chopCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use a meat thermometer to check doneness and let chops rest after cooking to lock in the juices.

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