For the compound butter, put butter, garlic and thyme in a bowl and mix to a paste; refrigerate until needed. You will use about 2-3 tablespoons of the butter for the dish, but make more to enjoy with whatever you'd like!

Place a heavy pan (cast iron also works) on medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, season the chops on one side and add them to the pan, seasoned-side down. Add half of the butter to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes, then season again, turn, add the rest of the butter and cook for 3 more minutes.

Baste and glaze the chops with the butter as they cook and serve immediately with a green salad.