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Pork Chops with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Delightful pork chops cooked in a rich and creamy mushroom sauce, perfect for a cozy family dinner or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Chops
  • 4 pieces bone-in pork chops 1.5 inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
For the Mushroom Cream Sauce
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 pounds cremini mushrooms ends trimmed, halved
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 piece lemon halved
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season them all over with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the pork chops and cook for 3 minutes without disturbing them.
  3. Flip the pork chops and continue cooking for another 3 minutes. Keep flipping until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, which takes about 15 minutes total.
  4. Transfer the pork chops to a serving platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
Cooking the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Stir in the wine and thyme, then simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and mustard, and simmer until thick, about 4 minutes.
  5. Return the pork to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it.
  6. Squeeze lemon juice over the top and garnish with chives.
  7. Serve divided among 4 plates.

Notes

Ensure the pork chops are at room temperature before cooking for even cooking. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature for perfect cooking. Feel free to add other herbs like rosemary or parsley for extra flavor.