Entrée: United States – Classic Pork Chops in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 20 min

Total 30 min

Ingredients

4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless), about 1.5 lb total (680 g total)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cups (150 g) mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup (240 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

1. **Season and Sear Pork Chops:** Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. **Cook Vegetables:** In the same skillet, add onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent and mushrooms are browned, about 5 minutes.
3. **Make Sauce:** Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in heavy cream and thyme, and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. **Finish Cooking:** Return pork chops to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until pork chops are cooked through, about 10 more minutes. 
5. **Serve:** Serve pork chops smothered with the creamy mushroom sauce.