Pork Chops with a Mustard Sauce

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

2 bone-in pork chops
salt and pepper
1 shallot, finely chopped (or about 1/4 of an onion)
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tbsp butter
1/4 c chicken broth
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 1/2 tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp lemon, freshly squeezed




Directions:

1. Pat the pork chops dry, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Finely chop the shallots. Set aside.
2. Heat a dry, heavy skillet over moderately high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the oil, swirling the pan to coat the bottom, then add the chops and brown 2 min on each side (or until some nice colour starts happening). Transfer the pork chops to a plate, then set them aside in the oven, loosely covered with foil.
3. Meanwhile, add the butter to the skillet, then cook the shallots/onion over moderately high heat, while stirring until softened, 3-4 min. Add the broth and boil 2 min, scraping up any brown bits. Add the mustard and cream, return the mixture to a boil, then add the lemon juice. Return the pork chops to the skillet. Simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is slightly thickened and the meat is cooked, 3-4 min. Add salt to taste.