Pork Chops with Dijon Cream Sauce

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Step 2

Generously season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Drizzle oil into the pan.

Step 4

Add pork chops to the pan and sear on both sides for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.

Step 5

To prepare the sauce, add butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Add chicken broth. Whisk in dijon mustard, then cream. Stir in salt and pepper.

Step 7

Return pork chops to the pan, spoon some of the sauce over the pork chops, then transfer to the oven.

Step 8

Cook for 10 minutes. Spoon liquid from the pan over the pork chops. Cook another 10-15 minutes until pork is cooked through and sauce is thickened.

Step 9

Spoon more sauce over the pork chops, garnish with black pepper and fresh herbs if desired and serve.