Step 1

Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the pork chops.

Step 3

Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet or any other 12-inch skillet on medium-high heat. Add the olive oil to the skillet and let it heat up for 2 minutes or until smoking hot.

Step 4

Add the pork chops to the skillet, pressing each one down as it touches the skillet.

Step 5

Let the pork chops cook on one side for 4 minutes then flip them to the other side and let them cook for another 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium.

Step 6

Divide the butter into 4 and place at 4 different spots in the skillet with the pork chops. The idea is to have the butter melt all around the pan. Once the butter melts. add the minced garlic also dividing it into 4 different spots. Also, sprinkle on the minced rosemary. As the butter melts, use a spoon to mix the butter together with the garlic and rosemary. Spoon the butter sauce over the pork chops.

Step 7

Remove the pork chops from the heat and let them rest for about 10 minutes covered with aluminum foil so the juices can redistribute.

Step 8

Serve warm with your favorite side dishes.