Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Italian Gratin
Tender pork chops seared to perfection, served with a creamy Italian-inspired gratin.
Ingredients
- ●4 pork chops1.5 pounds, boneless
- ●1/2 cup grated Parmesanfreshly grated
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flourfor dusting
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor searing
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 teaspoon Italian seasoningdried
- ●1 cup heavy creamfor gratin
- ●2 tablespoons unsalted butterfor gratin
- ●2 tablespoons chopped parsleyfor garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- 3
Dust pork chops with flour.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Sear pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned.
- 6
Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 7
While pork chops are cooking, prepare gratin.
- 8
In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- 9
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- 10
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- 11
Reduce cream by half, stirring constantly.
- 12
Stir in Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
- 13
Transfer gratin to a serving dish and top with seared pork chops.
- 14
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.