Garlic butter skillet pork bites & green beans recipe: a quick & flavorful 30-minute dinner

Garlic Butter Skillet Pork Bites & Green Beans is an easy, deliciously low-carb weeknight dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes. Made with juicy pork bites, vibrant green beans, and a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce, this one-skillet recipe is a game-changer for busy evenings.

The secret to really good green beans

As an adult, I've discovered that the key to truly exceptional green beans lies in the prep work. Blanching them in hot water until they're vibrant green, then tossing them straight into an ice bath to stop the cooking, and finally sautéing them in a cast iron skillet for depth of flavor has been life-altering.

Why pork is better with crispy edges

We love searing pork bites until the edges are crispy and caramelized. It takes the flavor up a notch – but that's not even the best part. This healthy 30-minute meal finishes with a lemon garlic butter sauce that has us eating straight from the pan. And those green beans? They've never been this exciting.

What to serve with this delicious dish

This recipe is perfect served with Creamy Mashed Potatoes, The Softest Homemade Dinner Rolls, or a crisp, fresh salad to round it all out.

Ingredients for garlic butter skillet pork bites & green beans

Simple, pantry-friendly ingredients come together for a flavorful, low-carb dinner that cooks in one cast iron skillet. Pork chops, BBQ rub, olive oil, butter, garlic, lemon, chicken broth, green beans, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley are all you need.

How to make garlic butter skillet pork bites & green beans

Season the pork, sear it in batches until crispy, melt butter in the pan, add garlic, deglaze with lemon and broth, add green beans, and finally return the pork to the pan to coat in sauce. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

Storing and freezing leftovers

Got leftovers? You're set for an easy lunch. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze cooked pork and green beans for up to 2 months. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of broth to keep the pork tender.