Jeff and Stacey’s Pork Chops

Pork chops with thyme and garlic

Author

Jeffrey Zudock

Prep Time: 00:10

Recipe Time: 01:15

Temperature : 145F / 62.8C

Ingredients

• Two pork chops approximately 3/4 of an inch thick
• Fresh thyme
• Two garlic cloves, sliced per chop
• Kosher or sea salt
• Fresh ground pepper
• A small amount of butter
• Olive oil

Directions

1. Apply salt liberally to one side of each chop, and pepper to both sides. Place several sprigs of thyme and the sliced garlic cloves on each chop. Place a thin slice of butter, no more than a teaspoon, on each chop as well. Vacuum seal.
2. Sous vide for one hour and 15 minutes at 145°F. 

Finishing Steps

1. In a heated pan with a small amount of olive oil sear each side of each chop for one minute.
2. To make a sweet glaze (optional), add a couple tablespoons of honey and brown sugar (or maple syrup) to the searing pan juices, and cook over low heat, blending in the fond. Add a small amount of water if needed based on desired consistency. Serve in a separate dish and pour into the chop.