Garlic Butter Herb Pork Chops with Zucchini
Nutrition unverified · 4 servings · US measures · 5 min publisher preparation per four-serving batch
Total time: 20 min
Garlic Butter Herb Pork Chops with Zucchini, adapted from Veronica Brandy.
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| Prepare the ingredients as listed. Follow the source order in the method; branches join only at the final operation. | ||
| Check whole-cut beef or pork reaches 145°F, then rest it at least 3 minutes. | ||
| Season pork; cook in butter/garlic/oregano/thyme 4–5 min/side to 145°F; reserve/rest 3 min. | Return chops briefly; finish with optional parsley and lemon. | |
| After pork is reserved, sauté zucchini in retained pan juices 2–3 min. | ||
Ingredients
- 4 count pork chopsboneless
- 4 tbsp butter
- 6 ⅔ count garlic clovesminced
- ⅓ cup freshly chopped oregano
- 1 ⅓ tsp fresh thymechopped
- to taste Salt and fresh cracked pepperto taste · Unquantified in source; use to taste or as optional garnish as stated.
- 2 ⅔ count medium sized zucchinidiced · Source quantity range 2 to 3; lower endpoint chosen explicitly.
- Not specified Fresh chopped parsleyfor garnish (optional) · Unquantified in source; use to taste or as optional garnish as stated. Unquantified amount remains unknown, not zero. Optional; excluded or included as stated in the publisher nutrition.
- Not specified Lemon slicesfor garnish · Unquantified in source; use to taste or as optional garnish as stated. Unquantified amount remains unknown, not zero.
Before you start
- Stovetop and large skillet
- Knife and cutting board
- Instant-read thermometer
Prepare cold sides first. Keep raw-poultry tools separate; use clean serving utensils. Probe more than one thick piece. A timer is not a doneness test.
Cook
- Step 1
Season pork with salt and pepper. Melt butter over medium heat with garlic, oregano and thyme.
- Step 2
Cook chops for 4–5 minutes per side, continuing until 145°F. Reserve on a clean plate and rest 3 minutes.
- Step 3
Stir-fry zucchini in the same pan for 2–3 minutes until tender. Return chops to warm briefly and finish with optional parsley and lemon.
Where your attention goes
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Why this works
Nutrition per serving
Calories: Not provided; protein: Not provided; total carbs: Not provided; fiber: Not provided; net carbs: Not provided
Source nutrition is reported only where its per-portion basis is supported. Unavailable totals are not estimated.
Listed allergens: milk. Check purchased labels and cross-contact.
First-cook checks
- The publisher lists 436 calories without a serving size or complete nutrition breakdown; per-portion nutrition remains unreported.
- Ingredient quantities are scaled from 3 original portions to four portions. Fractions of whole items may need weighing or dividing after preparation. Larger batches need extra cooking space or batches; keep thickness and endpoint checks.
- Adapted from Veronica Brandy. This adaptation has not been kitchen-tested.
- The source does not provide verified values for every per-portion macronutrient. Missing values stay unreported; a keto label from the publisher is not a verified net-carb total.
- Safe doneness checks are added to the publisher method; timers alone do not establish doneness.
Leftovers
Refrigerate in shallow containers within two hours, or one hour above 90°F. Use within 3–4 days or freeze; reheat to 165°F. Keep cold greens and yogurt separate.
Sources
- Veronica Brandy: Garlic Butter Herb Pork Chops with Zucchini
https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-herb-pork-chops-recipe - FoodSafety.gov: safe minimum internal temperatures
https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/safe-minimum-internal-temperatures
These recipes include household adaptations and recipes adapted from the linked publishers. The adaptations have not been kitchen-tested. Nutrition provenance and source limitations are listed with each recipe; missing nutrition stays unreported.