Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Mustard and Sage Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Thick pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection, finished with a creamy mustard and sage sauce for a rich and flavorful dinner. This French-inspired pork recipe, 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 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: 15 min Serves 4 French cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chops, about 1 inch thick (1.5 lbs) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
6 leaves, chopped fresh sage leaves
1/2 cup heavy cream

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until a deep golden crust forms and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops and set aside to rest.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp Dijon mustard and 6 chopped fresh sage leaves, cooking for 1 minute.
Step 6: Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream, stirring and simmering for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Step 7: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon sauce over them to rewarm for 1 minute before serving.