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Two perfectly cooked pork chops smothered in a savory sauce and garnished with fresh parsley, ideal for busy weeknights.

Quick Pork Chops with Savory Pan Sauce

This recipe is designed for busy home cooks who need a quick and flavorful pork chop dinner on weeknights. It focuses on simple preparation and fast cooking times, delivering tender, juicy pork chops with a delicious pan sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 pork chops
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces boneless pork chops 5 to 6 ounces each piece
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage or 1 tablespoon fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 10-inch skillet
  • Plate
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Place chops in the skillet and cook until well browned on the first side, about 3 minutes. Flip chops, reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking until the meat is fully cooked, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  3. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Stir in sage, thyme, and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Whisk in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir this cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth. Cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in any meat juices from the plate with the pork chops. Simmer for 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat.
  7. Whisk in the butter until melted. If needed, season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Pour the sauce over the pork chops to serve. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for garnish.

Notes

This recipe is a foundation for quick weeknight meals. Feel free to adjust herbs and spices based on what you have available. Serve with your favorite side vegetables or a simple salad.

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