Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Mustard Cream Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

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Juicy pan-seared pork chops served with a tangy mustard cream sauce. This German-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 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: 20 min Serves 4 German cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 small, finely chopped shallots
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops and set aside to rest.
Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Once melted, add 2 finely chopped shallots and cook for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp Dijon mustard and cook for 1 minute to toast the mustard.
Step 5: Slowly pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream while stirring, then add 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 6: Return pork chops to the skillet for 1 minute to coat with sauce. Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.