These easy and impressive pan fried pork chops are composed of 3 simple elements that are individually delicious and easy to prepare. Seared pork chops are topped with a white wine pistachio cream sauce, apple salad and garnished with crispy prosciutto. You’ll think that you’re eating at a fine dining restaurant in the comfort of your own home!
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One of my biggest goals for this blog has been to help my followers create stunning, restaurant quality meals in the comfort of their own homes. This recipe embodies everything that this blog represents – simple ingredients, easy preparation ready in 30 minutes, and an impressive presentation. This simple pork chop dinner recipe starts with a simple salad made with apples, walnuts and honey for some crunch and subtle sweetness. Next, is a creamy and savory white wine pistachio cream sauce made with ground pistachios, garlic, white wine and cream. The pistachios create an umami flavor in the sauce and give it that natural saltiness. Finally, to top it all off are some simple, crisped prosciutto pieces for garnish and crunch. The only thing left to do is sear off the pork chops on each side until nicely browned, and in under 30 minutes, you have a restaurant quality meal that is insanely good!
Ingredients for Pan Fried Pork Chops
13 simple ingredients make up this restaurant quality meal. The apple walnut salad and crispy prosciutto add an element of crunch to the dish, while the white wine pistachio cream sauce creates some depth and creaminess. Every bite is the perfect balance of savory and sweet, crunchy and soft, and hot and cold.
- spring mix salad
- granny smith apple
- walnuts
- extra virgin olive oil
- honey
- unsalted butter
- garlic cloves
- pistachios
- dry white wine – Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc work best.
- heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- prosciutto
- pork chops
Here’s what else you’ll need:
- cutting board and knife
- medium mixing bowl
- medium saucepan
- coffee grinder or food processor (to blend the pistachios)
- stirring spoon
- medium skillet
- large skillet (preferably cast-iron)
- tongs
- measuring cups and spoons
How to Make Pan Fried Pork Chops
This recipe is composed of 4 very easy and simple steps: First, make the apple walnut salad. Next, prepare the white wine pistachio cream sauce. After that, crisp the prosciutto and, finally, sear the pork chops. Creating a beautiful presentation couldn’t be easier and I guarantee that you can replicate what I have created!
- Prepare the apple salad: Combine spring mix, apples, walnuts, olive oil and honey. Set aside.
- Prepare the pistachio cream sauce: Cook garlic in melted butter until fragrant.
- Add pistachios and allow to toast. Pour wine into the saucepan and cook until some of the liquid evaporates.
- Add heavy cream and stir. Allow the sauce to simmer until thickened.
- Crisp the prosciutto in a medium skillet. Set aside.
- Prepare the pork chops: Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then heat oil in a large skillet.
- Sear the pork chops on both sides until nicely browned.
- Assemble the dish: Start with a pork chop on the plate, then top with pistachio cream sauce. Add some apple salad on top then garnish with crispy prosciutto.
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Please let me know how your Pan Fried Pork Chops turn out in the comments below. I can’t wait to hear from you!
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Easy and Impressive Pork Chops
These Easy and Impressive Pork Chops are composed of 3 simple elements that are individually delicious and easy to prepare. Seared pork chops are topped with a white wine pistachio cream sauce, apple salad and garnished with crispy prosciutto. You'll think that you're eating at a fine dining restaurant in the comfort of your own home!
Prepare the apple salad: In a medium mixing bowl, toss together the spring mix, apples, walnuts, olive oil and honey with tongs. Set aside.
Prepare the pistachio cream sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Next, add the pistachios to the pan and mix well, allowing the pistachios to toast. Pour the wine into the pan and allow some of the liquid to evaporate, about 2 minutes.
Add the heavy cream to the saucepan and stir well. Allow the sauce to simmer until it thickens, about 8 minutes. When the sauce is ready, keep the saucepan over low heat to keep it warm until the other components are ready.
Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Tear the strips of prosciutto into pieces and add to the hot skillet. Allow the prosciutto to crisp on both sides for about 2 minutes per side. Set the crisped prosciutto aside on a plate.
Prepare the pork chops: Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat (cast-iron works best here) then add a drizzle of olive oil.
Sear the pork chops on one side until nicely browned, about 3 minutes, then flip and sear the other side an equal amount of time. The pork should have an internal temperature of 135F.
To assemble, place a pork chop on a plate then top with a few spoonfuls of the pistachio cream sauce. Top with a small amount of the apple salad then garnish the plate with a few pieces of the crisped prosciutto. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare the apple salad: In a medium mixing bowl, toss together the spring mix, apples, walnuts, olive oil and honey with tongs. Set aside.
Prepare the pistachio cream sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Next, add the pistachios to the pan and mix well, allowing the pistachios to toast. Pour the wine into the pan and allow some of the liquid to evaporate, about 2 minutes.
Add the heavy cream to the saucepan and stir well. Allow the sauce to simmer until it thickens, about 8 minutes. When the sauce is ready, keep the saucepan over low heat to keep it warm until the other components are ready.
Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Tear the strips of prosciutto into pieces and add to the hot skillet. Allow the prosciutto to crisp on both sides for about 2 minutes per side. Set the crisped prosciutto aside on a plate.
Prepare the pork chops: Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat (cast-iron works best here) then add a drizzle of olive oil.
Sear the pork chops on one side until nicely browned, about 3 minutes, then flip and sear the other side an equal amount of time. The pork should have an internal temperature of 135F.
To assemble, place a pork chop on a plate then top with a few spoonfuls of the pistachio cream sauce. Top with a small amount of the apple salad then garnish the plate with a few pieces of the crisped prosciutto. Enjoy!
Notes
Notes
SIDE DISH IDEAS: This recipe is great on its own, but if you prefer a hearty side dish, I recommend some oven roasted potatoes. Here is a simple and delicious recipe that will pair perfectly with this meal:
- 2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Toss potatoes in olive oil, spices, salt and pepper.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the potatoes on the baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes until browned and tender.
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Pan Fried Pork Chops
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the apple salad: In a medium mixing bowl, toss together the spring mix, apples, walnuts, olive oil and honey with tongs. Set aside.
- Prepare the pistachio cream sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.