Entrée: United States – Pork Chops with Maitake Mushrooms and Gouda Cream Sauce

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Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Total 25 min

Ingredients

2 pork chops, about 12 oz total (340 g total)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tbsp (30 ml) unsalted butter
1 cup (30 g) maitake mushrooms, cleaned and torn into bite-size pieces
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
1 / 2 cup (56 g) shredded Gouda cheese

Instructions

1. Season the pork chops with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

2. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of unsalted butter. Add the maitake mushrooms and sauté until they are tender and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Allow the cream to simmer gently, then add the shredded Gouda cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Return the pork chops to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them, and let everything simmer together for an additional 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with additional black pepper if desired.