Pan Seared Pork Chops With Apricot Dijon Mustard Sauce Recipes

PAN-SEARED PORK CHOPS WITH APRICOT DIJON MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• both sides of the pork with sea salt and pepper.
• the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it is shimmering. Add the chops and cook the first side for four minutes. Turn over the chops and cook the other side for three minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F. Remove chops to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to rest while you make the apricot-mustard sauce.
• the heat to low, and to the pan you just cooked the pork chops, add the stock and stir to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half, then add the apricot preserves, vinegar, mustard, and sage, and whisk until smooth. Add in the pork and any juices from the plate, and season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the chops with the sauce.

PAN-SEARED PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together the salt, ginger, pepper, mustard and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle the pork chops with the spice mix. Rub on both sides.
• Heat the butter and oil in large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the pork chops. Cook on one side until deep brown on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F, another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the pork chops to a plate to rest.
• Meanwhile, pour the ginger beer into a small skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the mustard and the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and let reduce until it is thickened and combined, about 5 minutes. Pour the sauce over the pork chops, then sprinkle with the parsley and serve!