Creamy Mustard Pork Chops

Ingredients (serves 3–4)

• 4 thick pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp paprika (or smoked paprika)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cooking cream (or heavy cream)
• 1–2 tbsp Dijon mustard (adjust to taste)
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp honey (optional, for balance)
• 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
• Fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
• Optional: chili flakes for a slight kick

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Season the pork chops
   Pat dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Sear the chops
   Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   Sear pork chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
   Remove and set aside.
3. Make the sauce
   In the same pan, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
   Pour in chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits.
4. Creamy mustard magic
   Add cream, Dijon mustard, honey, thyme, and chili flakes.
   Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Finish cooking
   Return pork chops to the pan. Spoon sauce over them.
   Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes until fully cooked and tender.
6. Garnish & serve
   Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.