Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Mustard Herb Sauce

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Tender pork chops pan-fried with a tangy mustard and fresh herb sauce that enhances every bite. This pork recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 International cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 2 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add the pork chops and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until nicely browned on the first side.
  4. Step 4: Flip the chops and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet, swirling to melt.
  5. Step 5: Continue cooking the pork chops for 4-5 minutes more while basting with melted butter until a thermometer reads 145°F internal temperature.
  6. Step 6: Remove the pork chops to a plate and tent loosely with foil to rest.
  7. Step 7: Lower heat to medium and add 1 minced garlic clove to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Step 8: Stir in 1/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves; simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  9. Step 9: Spoon the mustard herb sauce over the pork chops and serve.

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