Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Old-World Mustard Cream Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Juicy pork chops pan-seared and finished with a tangy, creamy mustard sauce reminiscent of classic European flavors. This French-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, sea salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1 tbsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup minced shallot
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in pork chops dry and season both sides with 1 tbsp sea salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). Remove chops and keep warm.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add 1/4 cup minced shallot and sauté for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp Dijon mustard and 1 tbsp whole grain mustard until combined, then slowly add 1/2 cup heavy cream, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed, then return the pork chops to the pan to warm in the sauce for 1 minute before serving.