Creamy Peppercorn Sauce
This dish is really about the creamy peppercorn sauce! It really is a very simple sauce to make with just a few ingredients, but it’s perfect for not only pork chops but steak as well. This recipe promises simplicity and delivers one incredibly tasty dinner. There’s something so convenient about cooking pork chops and this peppercorn sauce really complements these juicy chops nicely. The best part about this recipe is that it only takes 35 minutes from start to finish, so there’s no waiting a long time for your dinner!
Ingredient Notes
Pork Chops – You can use either bone in or boneless chops, but you’ll want a thick cut, about 1 inch in thickness. Oil and Butter – I love using a combination of butter and olive oil when cooking pork chops for optimum flavor. Alcohol – Cognac or brandy are amazing in this peppercorn sauce and the secret ingredient, in my opinion. It will add great flavor and aroma, however if you’re looking for an alcohol free sauce, you can just skip it and just use additional broth. Mustard – Dijon mustard to add just a bit of tanginess to the sauce. Broth – Beef broth or chicken broth is totally fine, aim for a low sodium broth. Heavy Cream – This is what makes the sauce super creamy. For a lighter calorie sauce, use half and half. Peppercorns – The star ingredient in this sauce. Look for black peppercorns and crush them up in a mortar and pestle or use a spice grinder.
How To Make Pork Chops with Peppercorn Sauce
Pork Chops
Peppercorn Sauce
Some Tips
Leftovers
Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag. Make sure the pork chops have cooled down before storing them. They will last 3-4 days in the fridge or 2-3 months in the freezer. To reheat, you can either heat on the stovetop in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 375 F. Keep in mind that reheating cooked pork will cause it to dry out and it is best served fresh.
Freeze
You can definitely freeze these pork chops with the peppercorn sauce to have them for longer. Keep in mind to let them cool down at room temperature before you add them to an airtight container or freezer bag then store them in your freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, just thaw them out and add them to the microwave to heat up.
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