SIMPLY TASTY PAN FRIED PORK CHOPS!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth provides flavor without meat.

fresh thyme

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: none

Dried thyme is more economical and has a longer shelf life.

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breasts are leaner, while pork loin offers a budget-friendly option.

Season pork chops generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add pork chops to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.

Flip the pork chops and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

Remove the pork chops from the skillet and tent with foil to keep warm.

Add chicken broth, mustard, sugar, and lemon juice to the skillet, scraping up brown bits.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Stir in fresh thyme and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Drizzle the sauce over the pork chops before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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