Pork Chops With Easy Pan Sauce
An easy, creamy pan sauce elevates these perfectly cooked pork chops.
Ingredients
- 2 thick bone-in pork chops, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Pan Sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp chopped shallots
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ tsp Dijon mustard, or to taste
- 1 tsp chopped parsley
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper.2 thick bone-in pork chops | Kosher salt | Freshly ground black pepper
- Heat the vegetable oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the pork chops. Sear the chops for 4 minutes on one side.1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Flip the chops over and transfer the pan to the preheated oven. Roast the chops for 6 to 9 minutes or until they register 145°F on an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chop.
- Remove the chops from the oven and transfer to a platter; tent with foil.
- Pour off any excess drippings, add the butter, and place the pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 2 minutes or until the shallots have softened.1 tbsp butter | 2 tbsp chopped shallots
- Add the wine to the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, scraping up any browned bits, for a minute or two, until the wine has almost all evaporated.1/4 cup dry white wine
- Add the chicken stock, cream, and Dijon mustard and cook for 2 minutes longer or until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust the seasonings.1/4 cup chicken stock | 1/4 cup heavy cream | 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Add the parsley and pour the sauce over the chops. Serve immediately.1 tsp chopped parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 195mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 184IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 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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