Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Dirty Snow Melt Sauce

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared to perfection and served with a savory, slightly tangy sauce inspired by the imagery of melting snow turning to dirty water. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, kosher 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 4, 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: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in pork chops dry and season both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops and tent with foil to rest.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 minced shallots to the skillet, sautéing for 2 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine, scraping up browned bits from the pan, and simmer for 3 minutes until reduced by half.
  5. Step 5: Add 1 cup chicken broth and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, stirring to combine, then simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, cooking for another 2 minutes until the sauce is creamy and aromatic.
  7. Step 7: Return the pork chops to the skillet briefly to warm through in the sauce for 1 minute before serving.

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