Oven Braised Pork Chops With Mushrooms
These pork chops are incredibly easy to prepare and cook. The chops are braised in the oven with mushrooms and aromatics.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter, divided use
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided use
- 4 center-cut pork chops, bone-in, at least 3/4-inch thickness
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup sliced shallots
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- Several sprigs of thyme
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cold water
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 325°F.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side or until browned.1 tbsp butter | 1 tbsp olive oil | 4 center-cut pork chops | Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Transfer the pork chops to a heavy, oven-safe Dutch oven or large covered casserole.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the mushrooms and sliced shallots, and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are tender and golden, and the shallots are lightly browned.1 tbsp olive oil
- Spoon the mushrooms and shallots over the chops.8 ounces sliced mushrooms | 1/2 cup sliced shallots
- Pour the chicken or vegetable broth into the skillet and bring to a boil; scrape up browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Pour over the chops and scatter with thyme sprigs.1 1/2 cups chicken broth | Several sprigs of thyme
- Cover the pan tightly and bake for 45 to 55 minutes. The USDA recommended minimum safe temperature for pork chops is 145°F.
- Remove the pork chops to a platter. Strain the juices into a gravy separator or bowl. Spoon the solids (mushrooms and shallots) over the chops on the platter.
- Skim the fat and discard; pour the remaining liquids into a saucepan and place it over medium heat. Bring the juices to a boil.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the water; add it to the liquids in the saucepan and continue cooking until thickened, stirring constantly.1 tbsp cornstarch | 1 tbsp cold water
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, about 1 teaspoon at a time. Whisk after each addition. Taste and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed.1 tbsp butter
- Pour the sauce over the chops and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 31gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 466mgPotassium: 703mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 368IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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