Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Season and sear the pork chops
- Season the boneless pork chops with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and browned. Set the pork chops aside on a plate so the juices settle.
Caramelize the mushrooms
- Melt the butter in the same pan, then cook the cremini mushrooms for 5–6 minutes over medium-high heat until deeply golden and the liquid evaporates. Scrape the bottom as needed so browned bits form in the pan.
- Add the minced garlic and dried thyme and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant and lightly toasted. Keep stirring so the garlic doesn’t brown too fast.
Build the mushroom cream sauce
- Pour in the beef or chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan, then simmer for 2 minutes to concentrate the flavor. The liquid should look darker and slightly reduced.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce, then simmer for 4–5 minutes until the sauce thickens and looks shiny. Reduce the heat if it starts bubbling too aggressively.
Finish and serve
- Return the pork chops to the pan, spoon the mushroom cream sauce over them, and simmer for 3 minutes until the pork chops are heated through. The sauce should cling to the meat.
- Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, then serve immediately with the extra sauce.
Notes
For the best sear, pat pork chops dry and don’t move them for the first 3–4 minutes; that deep golden crust helps the sauce taste richer. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of broth until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the cream sauce can split when thawed. For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream (sauce may be slightly thinner).
