Description
Hearty Creamy Baked Pork Chops deliver comfort and flavor from Italian culinary traditions. Succulent meat nestles in rich sauce, promising delightful dining that satisfies deep hunger.
Ingredients
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Meat:
- 4 bone-in pork chops
Dairy:
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) to prepare for cooking the pork chops.
- Liberally coat each pork chop with a blend of salt, pepper, and paprika, ensuring even seasoning across the surface.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium flame, creating a sizzling environment for searing.
- Carefully place seasoned pork chops into the hot skillet, developing a rich golden-brown crust by cooking 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer pork chops to a temporary plate, maintaining their crisp exterior.
- In the same skillet, soften diced onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme into the skillet, whisking to create a smooth, aromatic sauce.
- Allow the sauce to gently simmer, developing depth of flavor and slight thickening.
- Nestle the seared pork chops back into the skillet, carefully coating them with the creamy sauce.
- Transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145F.
- Remove from oven and let the pork chops rest for 3-4 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant garnish before serving.
Notes
- Ensure pork chops are at room temperature before cooking to promote even heat distribution and prevent tough, dry meat.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness, avoiding overcooking which can make pork tough and chewy.
- Choose bone-in pork chops for extra flavor and juiciness, as the bone helps retain moisture during baking.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream or almond milk for lactose-intolerant individuals, maintaining the creamy sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg