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Quick Pork Chop Dipping Sauce

This easy and delicious dipping sauce elevates pork chops with fresh herbs, cream, and a hint of white wine, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Chops
  • 18 oz pork chops Choose bone-in or boneless; thick cuts work best.
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter Opt for good-quality butter for better flavor.
  • 2 sprigs rosemary Fresh is crucial for a vibrant taste.
  • 2 sprigs thyme Fresh thyme enhances aroma.
  • 4 cloves garlic Use quality, fresh garlic.
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock Homemade is best.
  • 1/3 cup cream Use heavy cream for a luxurious texture.
  • 1/4 cup white wine A dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc is ideal.
  • 3/4 tsp wholegrain mustard Adds a delightful tang; adjust to taste.
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes Omit for a milder flavor.
  • Olive oil Extra virgin for rich flavor.
  • Salt & black pepper Use kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and generously season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Ready Your Aromatics
  1. Crush 2 garlic cloves and finely mince the remaining 2 garlic cloves.
Measure Ingredients
  1. Have all your herbs, butter, stock, cream, wine, and mustard ready.
Sear the Pork Chops
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 3-5 minutes until golden-brown, then flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes.
Baste with Herb-Infused Butter
  1. Add butter, crushed garlic, thyme, and rosemary to the pan, basting the chops for about 2 minutes.
Transfer and Keep Warm
  1. Remove the pork chops and tent with foil to keep warm.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the skillet, sauté the minced shallot for 2 minutes, then add minced garlic and red pepper flakes for another 30 seconds.
Deglaze and Finish
  1. Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits, simmer for 2-3 minutes, then stir in chicken stock, cream, and mustard, simmering until sauce thickens.
Adjust Seasoning
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve
  1. Pour the sauce over the pork chops and serve immediately.

Notes

Let pork chops rest for better juiciness. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.