Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Mobile-Style Creole Spice

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Juicy pork chops seasoned with a blend of Creole spices inspired by the Mobile, Alabama region, seared to golden perfection and served with a tangy mustard glaze. This Southern American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, Creole seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 12 min Serves 4 Southern American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (6 oz each) and season both sides evenly with 2 tbsp Creole seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for 4 minutes on the first side without moving, until the edges are golden and crisp.
  4. Step 4: Flip the pork chops and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the second side until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the meat feels firm but springy.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 2 minced garlic cloves until smooth.
  6. Step 6: Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon the mustard glaze over the chops before serving for a tangy finish.

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