Braised Pork Chops

Name: Braised Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 4 pork chops (bone-in, 1-inch thick); to taste salt and black pepper; 2 tbsps butter; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1.5 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Tender pork chops braised in a savory sour cream sauce with caramelized onions and fresh dill. This classic Eastern European comfort dish is moist, flavorful, and perfect served over mashed potatoes.

50 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

Eastern EuropeanDinnerStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

4 pork chops (bone-in, 1-inch thick)
to taste salt and black pepper
2 tbsps butter
1 medium onion, sliced
1.5 cups beef broth
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

1

Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
2

Melt 2 tbsps butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown 4 pork chops (bone-in, 1-inch thick) for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3

In the same skillet, add 1 medium sliced onion and cook until softened and caramelized, about 5 minutes.
4

Pour in 1.5 cups beef broth and scrape up any browned bits. Return pork chops to the skillet.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until pork chops are cooked through.
6

Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 tsp Dijon mustard. Gently warm through without boiling.
7

Top with 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill and serve with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

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Questions

How do I know when Braised Pork Chops is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until softened and caramelized. Step 5: cook until pork chops are cooked through.

What can I use instead of Dijon mustard in Braised Pork Chops?

The entry for Braised Pork Chops calls for 1 tsp Dijon mustard. In its place: Whole-grain or yellow mustard with a few drops of white wine vinegar. Yellow is milder, so use a little more.

Can I make Braised Pork Chops dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Braised Pork Chops is 2 tbsps butter, 1/2 cup sour cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How many calories are in Braised Pork Chops?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 42 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 660 mg sodium.

How do I store and reheat Braised Pork Chops?

Refrigerate what is left of Braised Pork Chops within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

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