Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic and English Mustard Sauce
Juicy pork chops pan-seared and served with a tangy garlic and English mustard cream sauce inspired by English heritage references. This british-inspired pork ready in about 25 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 380 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.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (1 inch thick, about 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp English mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 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.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp English mustard and 1/2 cup heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer sauce gently for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 5: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon sauce over them for 1 minute to warm through. Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic and English Mustard Sauce take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic and English Mustard Sauce?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone-in pork chops from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic and English Mustard Sauce?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic and English Mustard Sauce for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic and English Mustard Sauce?
British pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
