Sautéed Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in or boneless pork loin chops, 1 inch thick (about 1 ½ pounds)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup finely chopped shallots or green onions (white part only)
  • ¼ cup brandy
  • ¼ cup beef stock or broth
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • (2 tablespoons butter)
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

  Sub-recipe steps

  1. Prepare: Sautéed Steak
  2. While the steaks stand, pour off any fat in the skillet and return the skillet to medium-high heat. Melt: 2 tablespoons butter
  3. Add and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes: ½ cup finely chopped shallots or green onions (white part only)
  4. Stir in: ¼ cup brandy; ¼ cup beef stock or broth; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Salt and black pepper to taste
  5. Boil for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits. Add any juices from the steaks. If desired, remove from the heat and add bit by bit, swirling the skillet until melted: (2 tablespoons butter)
  6. Stir in: 2 tablespoons minced chives; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  7. Pour the sauce over the steaks and serve immediately.