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One-Pan Honey-Mustard Pork Chops

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servings

15 minutes

active time

9 hours

total time

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork rib chops, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick (about 3 1/4 pounds total)

1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons (30 g) vegetable oil

4 tablespoons unsalted butter (2 ounces; 56 g), divided

1 small shallot, minced

1 tablespoon minced thyme leaves, plus more for garnish

1/2 cup (177 ml) white wine or low-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, combine salt and baking soda. Season pork chops generously on all sides with salt mixture. (You may have some seasoning mixture left over; reserve for another use or discard.) Transfer to a wire rack set in a rimmed 13- by 18-inch baking sheet. If dry-brining chops overnight, refrigerate, uncovered, at least 8 hours and up to 24; otherwise proceed immediately to step 2.

Preheat oven to 250°F (121°C). Season chops with pepper. Place baking sheet with pork chops in oven and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chops registers 100 to 110°F (38 to 43°C) for medium-rare, 20 to 25 minutes, or 110 to 120°F (43 to 49°C) for medium, 35 to 40 minutes. To prevent overcooking, start checking temperature 5 to 10 minutes before suggested time. Remove from oven.

Heat oil in a large carbon steel or cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Working in batches if necessary to not overcrowd the skillet, place pork chops in skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and an instant-read thermometer registers 120 to 130° (49 to 54°C) for medium-rare or 130 to 140°F (54 to 60°C) for medium, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stack pork chops with tongs, hold them on their sides, and sear the fat caps on the edges until crisp, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat, transfer chops to a clean rack set in a rimmed baking sheet, and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes while you prepare the sauce.

Pour fat from skillet; do not wipe out pan. Add 1 tablespoon butter and melt over medium-high heat. Add shallots and thyme and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in white wine or broth and bring to a simmer. Lower heat to medium and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced, about 4 minutes. Stir in mustard, honey, lemon juice, and remaining 3 tablespoons butter until well combined. Remove from heat, season to taste, and serve chops with sauce spooned on top.

Nutrition

Serving Size

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Calories

25459 kcal

Total Fat

1593 g

Saturated Fat

621 g

Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Trans Fat

-

Cholesterol

7132 mg

Sodium

9087 mg

Total Carbohydrate

41 g

Dietary Fiber

5 g

Total Sugars

26 g

Protein

2530 g

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servings

15 minutes

active time

9 hours

total time
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