Ingredients

  • 4 pork loin chops with bone (1/2 inch thick)
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
  • 34 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 34 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley

Method

  • Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  • Add the pork chops, reduce the heat to medium, and cook, turning once, until slightly pink inside (145 degrees F), 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Transfer the pork chops to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Drain off all but a sheen of fat from the skillet.
  • Add the shallot to the pan and saute briefly, until translucent.
  • Add the broth and the wine to the skillet, stirring with a whisk to loosen any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Bring to a boil and boil until the liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, cooking about 4 to 5 minutes, depending on the heat and your pan size.
  • Whisk in the mustard and butter.
  • Bring to a boil and whisk in the cream and the parsley.
  • Divide the chops among four dinner plates, spoon the sauce over the chops, and serve.
  • Variations:.
  • Pork Chops with Cornichon-Mustard Sauce: Stir 1/4 cup julienned cornichons into the finished sauce and gently heat through.
  • Pork Chops with Mustard-Caper Sauce: Add 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried herbes de Provence when you add the shallot.
  • Stir 1/4 cup drained capers into the finished sauce.