Take your boring pork chops to a higher level with a few ingredients like Dijon mustard, heavy cream and garlic. It's easy enough for busy weekdays and impressive enough to serve guests.
4 thick boneless pork chops*
salt and pepper, to taste
2 T. butter
2 t. oil
Dijon Cream Sauce:
1 T. butter
2 t. minced garlic
1 c. chicken broth
2 T. Dijon mustard
1 c. heavy cream
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Season both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper.
In a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat, melt butter; drizzle oil into the skillet.
Add pork chops to the skillet; sear on both sides for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a platter; cover to keep warm.
Sauce: Add butter to the skillet. When melted, stir in garlic for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth. Stir in mustard; whisk in the cream. Season with in salt and pepper.
Return pork chops to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the pork chops. Transfer to the oven.
Bake for 10 minutes; spoon some liquid over the pork chops. Bake another 10-15 minutes until pork is cooked through and sauce is thickened.
Remove from the oven. Spoon sauce over the pork chops.
Serve, seasoned with black pepper and fresh herbs, if desired.
4 servings.
*Thick boneless pork chops were used because they retain a lot of moisture, but thin pork chops can be used as well. Just be sure to reduce the cooking time since they will cook more quickly.