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A close-up of a seared steak topped with creamy peppercorn sauce and garnished with chopped parsley, served on a light-colored plate.

Pork Chop w/ Mustard Sauce

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Pan-seared pork chops rubbed with porchetta spice and finished in a velvety mustard cream sauce. A quick but luxurious dinner that turns a weeknight into something special.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Meat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 1043

Ingredients
  

For the pork chop
  • 2 pork chops
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 1 tablespoon tutto porchetta spice Burlap & Barrel or similar
  • vegetable oil
  • kosher salt to taste
For the mustard sauce
  • 1 shallot finely diced
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 2 heaping tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • small saucepan or sauté pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board
  • Chefs knife

Method
 

Cook the Pork Chops
  1. Season both pork chops generously with kosher salt and rub with the porchetta spice blend.
  2. Heat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of vegetable oil.
  3. When the oil is hot but not smoking, sear the pork chops for 3 minutes on each side.
  4. Sear the edges by holding each chop upright with tongs for 20–30 seconds.
  5. Remove from the pan and rest on a plate for 6 minutes.
Make the Mustard Sauce
  1. Wipe out the pan, then return it to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon oil.
  2. Add diced shallot and cook until translucent and soft, stirring frequently.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream and let it gently simmer for about 2 minutes, reducing slightly.
  4. Turn off the heat, stir in the dijon mustard and chopped parsley.
  5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Finish & Serve
  1. Return rested pork chops to the pan and spoon mustard sauce over the top.
  2. Serve immediately with any greens or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 1043kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 64gFat: 83gSaturated Fat: 48gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 381mgSodium: 184mgPotassium: 1297mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3310IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 2mg

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