Name: Creamy Pan Seared Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive oil; 4 Pork loin chops; 0.25 cup Shallots; 2 teaspoons Dried thyme; 1 tsp Dried tarragon; 1 cup Dry white wine or chicken broth; 1 tbsp All-purpose flour; 1 cup Milk

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Creamy Pan Seared Pork Chops

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Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Season pork with salt and black pepper and add to hot pan.

Cook 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.

Remove pork from pan and set aside.

In the same pan, add shallots and cook for 2 minutes, until soft.

Add thyme and tarragon and cook 1 minute, until fragrant.

Add wine or broth and cook 1 minute.

Whisk flour into milk and add to pan.

Return pork to pan and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until pork is cooked through and sauce thickens

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pound for Even Cooking 🔨
Gently pound pork chops to uniform thickness before cooking to ensure even searing and prevent dry edges while the center finishes cooking.
Pat Dry for Perfect Crust 💧
Use paper towels to thoroughly dry the pork chops before flouring—moisture prevents browning and creates steam instead of that coveted golden crust.
Bloom Your Dried Herbs 🌿
Toast the tarragon and thyme in the pan with shallots for 30 seconds before adding liquid to release their essential oils and deepen their flavor complexity.
Temper Your Meat First 🌡️
Remove pork chops from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking so they reach room temperature for more consistent, even cooking throughout.
Create a Proper Pan Sauce 🥄
After searing the meat, deglaze the pan with wine while scraping up browned bits, then whisk in a flour-butter paste to create a silky, restaurant-quality cream sauce.