Pork Chops with Mustard Cornichon Sauce
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6
🥩 Category: Pork
🔍 Keywords: Meat, Very Low Carbs, High Protein, High In…, < 30 Mins, Stove Top
Description
Known in France as Cote de Porc Vigneronnes (Grape Growers Pork Chops), this provincial dish embodies the simplicity and heartiness of the cuisine enjoyed after a demanding day in the vineyards. Serve alongside wilted spinach in cream for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 pork chops
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 shallot
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped cornichons
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare Skillets: In two heavy large skillets, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil each over medium heat. |
| 2 | Season Chops: Season pork chops with salt and pepper to taste. |
| 3 | Sear Chops: Add 3 chops to each skillet and sauté until lightly browned, approximately 3 minutes per side. |
| 4 | Cook Covered: Cover the skillets and cook for 9 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the center of the chops registers 145°F. |
| 5 | Rest Chops: Transfer the cooked chops to a warm platter, tent with foil, and keep them warm. |
| 6 | Prepare Sauce: In each skillet, add half of the water, shallot, and garlic. Cook until the shallot is soft, scraping up any browned bits, about 2 minutes. |
| 7 | Incorporate Juices: Add any juices from the chops to the skillets. |
| 8 | Make Mustard Cornichon Sauce: Whisk in the chopped cornichons and Dijon mustard into each skillet. |
| 9 | Season and Serve: Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the sauce over the chops and sprinkle with chopped fresh Italian parsley. |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 335.8
- Fat: 28.3g
- Saturated Fat: 10.5g
- Cholesterol: 79mg
- Sodium: 152.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 1.1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Protein: 18.3g
This recipe offers a delightful blend of savory flavors, with tender pork chops bathed in a tangy mustard cornichon sauce. Perfect for those seeking a quick and flavorful meal that’s low in carbs and high in protein. Serve it up with your favorite side dishes and enjoy the taste of French countryside cuisine in the comfort of your own home! 🇫🇷🍽️
