Description
Juicy pork chops coated with a rich and creamy peppercorn sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Bone-in or Boneless Pork Chops
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly Cracked Black Peppercorns, to taste
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or Half-and-Half)
- Fresh Herbs (Thyme or Parsley), to taste
Instructions
- Season the pork chops generously with salt and cracked black pepper on both sides.
- Sear the chops in a hot skillet with butter for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chops and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Create the sauce in the same pan by adding more butter and sautéing minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth or wine and scrape up any bits stuck to the pan.
- Add the heavy cream and cracked pepper, stirring until thickened.
- Finish with fresh herbs and adjust seasoning.
- Serve the pork chops coated in the sauce with your favorite sides.
Notes
Let pork chops rest after cooking for juicier meat. Use a meat thermometer to ensure they reach 145°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing & Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pork chops, peppercorn sauce, creamy sauce, family dinner, comfort food