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Really Good Pork Chops

Really Good Pork chops are easy to make, tender, and so easy!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, French-Inspired
Keyword French Pork Chops, How to make really good pork chops, Pork chop dipping sauce, really good pork chops
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 628kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 bone-in pork loin chops
  • 1 tbsp coarse salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • ¾ cup flour
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled + minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ cup dry red wine
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • If brining, remove your pork chops from the brine, pat them dry, and season with salt and pepper. If not brining, just season with salt and pepper and continue.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Dredge your pork chops and add them to the hot skillet. Cook each side for about 5-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  • Remove the pork chops and tent with foil.
  • Turn the pan down to medium-low and add butter and sliced onions. Saute until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
  • Add the garlic, spices, fresh thyme, and brown sugar. Continue to saute for about a minute and add the wine. Bring it to a simmer until it reduces to half.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and return the pork chops to the pan. Turn the heat off and serve.

Notes

**Nutrition facts are automatically calculated.
**Leftovers will save in the fridge for about three days, covered or in an airtight container. 
SUBSTITUTIONS 
Substitute the wine:  In place of the dry white wine, you can use dry white for a slightly different, but still delicious flavor.  
Make it alcohol-free: You may substitute the wine all together with apple cider, apple juice, or cranberry juice.  All will work, it will change the flavor no matter which way you go, but all will yield a great recipe! 
Make it dairy-free: You can make the sauce dairy-free. Just use a creamy plant-based milk in its place (such as this one). 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 4700mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 617IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3mg