Sage Pork Chops with Goat Cheese Sauce
These sage pork chops with goat cheese sauce are an easy, no fuss recipe. This recipe is perfect for one of those nights when you need something ready and to the table in under 20 minutes. Pork loin chops are an excellent choice for a lean protein source. Pork.org even boasts about many pork cuts being as lean as boneless chicken breasts. Not only are pork loin chops lean, but they are also very affordable. You can find these chops at Costco or Sam’s Club around $2.49-$2.99 per pound! If you are a already a fan of pork or looking to expand, try out my mojo pork chops recipe as well.
Sage Pork Chops with Goat Cheese Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless pork chops ½”- ¾” thick
- dried sage
- dried coriander
- salt
- pepper
- ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 stalk green onion
- 2 oz goat cheese
Instructions
- Season both sides of each pork chop with sage, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Heat medium skillet over medium/high heat. Add olive oil and heat until just smoking hot.
- Add pork chops and let sit to sear and cook halfway through, about 3-4 minutes, depending on thickness. Flip over to sear the other side for an additional 2-4 minutes. Transfer pork chops to plate and cover with tin foil.
- Add chicken stock to pan to deglaze. Next, add in onions and goat cheese stirring to combine, then let reduce down for a couple of minutes.
- Spoon the sauce over pork chops while serving.
Pork Chop FAQ’s
Pork chops can be simply seasoned with salt and pepper. Or try my recipe using sage and coriander.
Try adding goat cheese into your next pan sauce for a quick and flavorful sauce to spoon over your protein.
Cooking time will vary depending on thickness, if there is a bone in, and pan heat. For boneless chops about 1/2″ thick you will only need to pan sear on medium/high heat for 2-4 minutes per side.
Marinating in the refrigerator 4-24 hours is ideal, but a quick marinade of 1 hour in the refrigerator will be effective.
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