Pork Chops with Mustard Bourbon Sauce

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 4
• Nutritional Info (per serving): Calories 630, Total Fat 40 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Carbohydrates 2 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 54 g, Cholesterol 204 mg, Sodium 964 mg
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Preparation: 5 minutes
• Cooking: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 center-cut, bone-in rib pork chops (approximately 3 pounds)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

1. Fire up a large skillet over medium-high heat for a minute until it's screaming hot. Pat those pork chops dry, season one side generously with salt and pepper, then add the oil. Let it shimmer before laying the chops seasoned-side down. Sear for 3-4 minutes until golden. Toss in the butter, cook another minute, season the other side, flip, and cook 4-5 more minutes until firm and hitting 140F. Rest them under loose foilpure magic ahead!
2. Dump excess fat, take the pan off heat, and pour in the bourbon (stand back!). Tilt to flame it up, reduce by half, then add broth. Simmer 3 minutes, scraping those tasty bits. Whisk in mustard and cream; simmer 1-2 minutes until it clings to a spoon. Season to perfection.
3. Drizzle that irresistible mustard bourbon sauce over the chops and dive inthis juicy, flavorful dinner will have you craving seconds!

2004 Television Recipe Iseasy, G.P., All Rights Reserved.