Garlic Pork Chops in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Garlic Pork Chops in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Garlic Pork Chops in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED

• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 pork chops, bone-in or boneless (about 1-inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

For the mushroom sauce

• 1 cup sliced brown mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (125ml) chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
• 4-5 garlic cloves, crushed
• Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. To make the garlic pork chops: Combine paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pat the pork chops dry with kitchen paper then season generously with the spice mix. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high until butter is melted.

2. Sear the pork chops for 3-5 minutes per side until well browned on both sides. Transfer the pork chops to a warm plate and set aside. 

3. In the same skillet, add the mushrooms and stir fry until golden brown, scraping up any bits leftover from the chops.

4. Add garlic, parsley and Italian seasoning then stir fry for another 30 seconds before pouring in the broth. Add the cream, give a good stir then allow simmering for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened and adjust seasoning if needed.

5. Place pork chops and their juices back into the sauce and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked to your liking. Garnish with remaining fresh parsley and serve the garlic pork chops in creamy mushroom sauce immediately with cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or pasta. Enjoy!

HOW TO COOK PORK CHOPS RECIPE TIPS

• Buy bone-in pork chops when you can: The bone has some fat around that keeps the meat tender and juicy, plus it helps prevent the pork chops from overcooking. On the other side, boneless pork chops tend to be drier and easier to overcook.
• Take the pork chops out of your refrigerator about 15 minutes before you plan to start cooking. The meat will cook more evenly throughout when you bring it at room temperature.
• Rest the meat after cooking pork chops: A quick rest period of five minutes allows the juices to flow back through the meat and make it more tender. You can cover the pork chops with a shallow plate or loosely tent with foil.

Recipe source: https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-pork-chops-in-creamy-mushroom-sauce