Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Mustard and Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

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Juicy pork chops pan-roasted with a mustard-thyme crust that crisps beautifully, creating a savory, aromatic main course. This French-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 French cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (8 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 2 bone-in pork chops dry, then season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Spread 2 tbsp Dijon mustard evenly over the top of each pork chop, then sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves on top, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place pork chops mustard-side down and sear for 3 minutes until the mustard crust is golden and slightly crisp.
Step 4: Flip the pork chops and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter to the pan. Spoon melted butter over chops for 1 minute.
Step 5: Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 6-8 minutes until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.