Step 1

Rinse pork chops, pat dry and season both sides evenly with garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops until bottom side is golden brown and seared about 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Turn and cook on other side about 1-2 minutes before turning again. Repeat flipping the chops until they are deep golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145°, 8–10 minutes (cooking time will depend on thickness of chops).

Step 4

Once pork chops reach desired temperature, add butter and thyme and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, spooning the butter on top of the pork chops as they continue to cook.

Step 5

Spoon the butter-sauce from the pan over the pork chops one last time and place on a serving plate.

Step 6

Let pork chops rest for 5 minutes on a plate tented with foil, then serve. (Letting them rest allows them to become fully tender and juicy!)