Juicy Garlic Baked Pork Chops with Sage Butter
Juicy pork chops baked in fragrant garlic-sage butter—simple elegance in under 30 minutes.
4
servings15
minutes25
minutes420
kcal40
minutesIngredients
4 pork chops
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 head garlic
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon fresh sage
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare a baking dish that will comfortably fit the pork chops without overlapping.
- Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves, setting them aside for later use in the recipe.
- In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil. Once heated, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, taking care not to burn.
- Add butter to the pan, allowing it to melt and combine with the garlic, creating a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Season the pork chops evenly on both sides with salt and black pepper, pressing the seasonings into the meat.
- Finely chop the sage leaves and add to the garlic butter, stirring well to incorporate the sage flavors.
- Place the pork chops in the preheated baking dish. Spoon the garlic sage butter evenly over each chop.
- Bake the pork chops in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Allow the pork chops to rest for 5 minutes after baking to retain the juices, then serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 420kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
Juicy Garlic Baked Pork Chops with Sage Butter prove that simple ingredients create extraordinary results. These perfectly seasoned chops bake to tender perfection while basting in aromatic garlic butter infused with earthy sage, creating a pan sauce that’s liquid gold. The combination of crispy edges and juicy interior makes this weeknight dish feel like a special occasion. Pour a medium-bodied Côtes du Rhône or Chardonnay—wines with enough body to match the butter while complementing the herbaceous sage.
