Milk Braised Pork Chops

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in fat and pork shoulder is more economical.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

Season pork chops with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper on both sides.

Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.

Remove pork chops and set aside on a plate.

Add flour to the skillet and stir to combine with the garlic.

Gradually pour in milk, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Add ground cumin, paprika, bay leaf, thyme, and additional salt and pepper to taste.

Return pork chops to the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the milk mixture.

Stir in dijon mustard and lemon zest.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 45-60 minutes, turning chops halfway through, until tender.

Remove pork chops from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.

Increase heat to medium-high and reduce the milk sauce for 5-10 minutes until thickened with additional butter and flour if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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