Simple Skillet Pork Chops

Step 1

Set the pork chop(s) out on a cutting board at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before you begin cooking.

Step 2

Season both sides of the pork liberally with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.

Step 3

Place 1 tablespoon of the ghee in a cast iron skillet on the stove top over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Once melted and hot, place the pork in the skillet and cook until bottom starts to turn golden brown around the edges (about 3-4 minutes).

Step 5

Flip the pork cooking an additional minute on the other side and continue flipping back and forth each minute until both sides are a nice golden brown and a temperature of the meat reaches 145°F using a meat thermometer (about an additional 10 minutes depending on how thick your pork chops are).

Step 6

Turn the heat off, add the remaining tablespoon of ghee to the skillet and place the smashed garlic cloves in the ghee.

Step 7

Let the garlic cook for about 1 minute then tilt the skillet and spoon the ghee infused garlic over the pork chops a few times for flavor.

Step 8

Let the pork rest another 1-2 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Notes: *Ghee is clarified butter and can be purchased as such. If you don't have ghee on hand use a high smoke point oil like avocado oil.