Flavorful Crusted Pork Chops

Ingredients

4  (1-inch-thick) bone-in pork chops
1/2  teaspoon salt
1/2  teaspoon pepper
3  tablespoons olive oil, divided
2  tablespoons Dijon mustard
1  cup soft breadcrumbs
1/4  cup minced parsley
2  garlic cloves, minced
1/4  cup minced onion
1/2  (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 1/2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2  cup dry white wine
1  teaspoon tomato paste
1  (14 1/2-ounce) can reduced sodium beef broth

Procedure

Sprinkle both sides of pork chops evenly with salt and pepper.

Cook chops in 1 tablespoon hot oil in a nonstick, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove skillet from heat. Brush tops of pork chops evenly with Dijon mustard.

Combine breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium bowl. Press crumb mixture evenly over tops and sides of pork chops.

Bake at 400° for 10 to 12 minutes or until done. Remove skillet from oven; remove pork chops, and keep warm.

Sauté onion and mushrooms in skillet over high heat 7 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low, add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Whisk together wine and tomato paste. Add to skillet, whisking constantly. Whisk in broth, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Arrange pork chops on individual plates, and spoon sauce on top.

Serving Information

• Serves: 4
• Fat: g
• Calories: