Pan-Seared Pastured Boneless Pork Chops with Pan Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 Queen City Farm pastured boneless pork chops
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 1/2 cup chicken stock

Directions

1. 1

   Pat the chops dry and season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Sear in olive oil over medium-high, 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and 140F inside; set aside.

3. 3

   Add butter, garlic, and thyme to the pan, then pour in the stock and simmer until slightly thickened.

4. 4

   Spoon the pan sauce over the rested chops.