Mint and Mustard Pork Chops

A unique combination of tangy and sweet, these pork chops are infused with a delicious mustard and soy flavor, finished with a refreshing hint of mint, for a winning dish!!

Don’t hang me out to dry! I find the quickest way to ruin a good pork chop is to overcook it. Well, I guess that’s true with a lot of meat, but man, have I had my fair share of dry pork. Because of its fairly lean cut, it cooks at a faster pace and drying out is easy to do. Timing in this dish is key! Turn your skillet on a high heat and give the chops a good sear on each side. Even more importantly than the sear, afterwards, turn down the heat and add more of your cooking liquid, covering with a lid. This process finishes cooking the pork through, while simultaneously infusing the pork with your liquid flavor, making a juicy and tasty chop!

Move over julep! While a refreshing mint julep on a hot summer day definitely has its place, mint has so many more uses! Often placed into the ‘sweet’ section of our cooking brain, this recipe challenges that notion, and brings out the savory side. What I find, more than anything, is that mustard and soy have a depth to their flavor, which is perfect for the majority of the pork. Mint, on the other hand, has a fairly light flavor, and having a bit of fresh mint on the side creates a nice, lingering affect that brightens up the whole dish! For even more mint, try chopping additional mint right in the mustard sauce as you cook!

Looking for other ways to use your spring mint? Check out some of these other creative ideas:

Nettle Crepes with Goat Cheese, Shiitake Mushrooms and Mint

Cucumber Apple Mint Smoothie

Cucumber Noodle Salad with Strawberry, Mint, and Basil

Asparagus and Mint Salad with Pickled Radishes

Minted Pea Puree

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Mint and Mustard Pork Chops

Hannah

Perfectly infused mustard and soy pork makes a great base for the refreshing finishing detail of mint! A surprising and delicious combination!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, French, Mediterranean

Servings 2

Equipment

• Skillet with lid
• Small mixing bowl
• Tongs

Ingredients

  

• 2 large Pork Chops
• 3 tsp Olive Oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp Ground Mustard Preferable a stone ground mustard
• 1 tsp Soy Sauce/Liquid Aminos
• 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/2 cup Stock
• 8 leaves Fresh Mint
• Salt and Pepper

Instructions

 

• Heat the skillet to high heat, and add a bit of oil. Add each pork chop and allow a few minutes to sear, creating a nice brown outside. Flip once to sear the other side. Salt and pepper each side as you rotate. Turn heat to low.
• In mixing bowl, combine olive oil, mustard, soy/aminos, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
• Divide the mustard sauce between each chop and spread to cover them. Lay two mint leaves on each chop. Pour stock in the bottom of the skillet and cover.
• Allow the chops to simmer in the stock, absorbing the mustard and mint flavors. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 145.
• Remove from heat and plate to serve, spooning any juices over the chops. Serve with a few extra mint leaves for garnish. Enjoy!

Keyword Easy, Fresh, Healthy, Keto, Low-carb, Mint, Mustard Greens, Pork Chop