Flattened Pork Chops with Greens and Mustard Pan Sauce

Tender pounded pork chops served with sautéed mustard greens in a tangy honey-mustard pan sauce, topped with quick-pickled shallots and mustard seeds. A perfect blend of savory, tangy and slightly sweet flavors.

4 servings
29 min

Ingredients

  • 1 medium shallot
  • 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 pieces bone-in pork rib chops
  • 1 to taste black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 bunch mustard greens
  • 1 bunch tough stems

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place shallot and mustard seeds in a small bowl or heatproof jar. Bring sugar, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Pour over shallot and mustard seeds; set aside.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Pound pork chops between 2 layers of plastic wrap to 1/4-1/2" thickness; season with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Working in batches if needed, cook pork chops until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate.

    6 min

  4. 4.

    Reduce heat to medium-low and add mustard, honey, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, and a splash of water to skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook, scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet, until liquid is slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Remove pan sauce from heat.

    3 min

  5. 5.

    Place greens in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle warm sauce over greens and toss to coat. Drain shallot and mustard seeds.

    3 min

  6. 6.

    Serve pork chops with greens topped with pickled shallot and mustard seeds and drizzled with more oil.

    2 min