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Creamy Pork Chops in Mushroom Sauce

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Tender pork chops seared to golden perfection and simmered in a rich, velvety mushroom cream sauce. A cozy, easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights or comforting meals at home.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops, about 1-inch thick
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) fresh cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (240 ml) low sodium chicken broth or stock
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for gluten-free version)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let them rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and liquid evaporates. Remove mushrooms and set aside.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high. Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature about 145°F / 63°C). Remove chops and let rest loosely covered with foil.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. Add chopped onions and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Sprinkle flour over onions and garlic, stirring constantly for about 1 minute to cook out raw flour taste.
  6. Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Add Dijon mustard and thyme. Let sauce simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and return cooked mushrooms to the pan. Simmer for another 3 minutes until sauce is rich and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Nestle pork chops back into the sauce and warm through for 1-2 minutes. Serve hot, spooning creamy mushroom sauce over the chops.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when searing pork chops to ensure a golden crust. Let pork rest at least 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy. For a tangier sauce, substitute part of the heavy cream with sour cream or cream cheese. To prevent cream from curdling, simmer sauce gently and avoid boiling after adding cream. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour or arrowroot powder as thickener. Adding a splash of white wine before broth adds acidity and depth.

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