Pan Fried Pork Chops

These easy and impressive pan fried pork chops are composed of 3 simple elements that are individually delicious and easy to prepare. Seared pork chops are topped with a white wine pistachio cream sauce, apple salad and garnished with crispy prosciutto. You'll think that you're eating at a fine dining restaurant in the comfort of your own home!

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One of my biggest goals for this blog has been to help my followers create stunning, restaurant quality meals in the comfort of their own homes. This recipe embodies everything that this blog represents - simple ingredients, easy preparation ready in 30 minutes, and an impressive presentation. This simple pork chop dinner recipe starts with a simple salad made with apples, walnuts and honey for some crunch and subtle sweetness. Next, is a creamy and savory white wine pistachio cream sauce made with ground pistachios, garlic, white wine and cream. The pistachios create an umami flavor in the sauce and give it that natural saltiness. Finally, to top it all off are some simple, crisped prosciutto pieces for garnish and crunch. The only thing left to do is sear off the pork chops on each side until nicely browned, and in under 30 minutes, you have a restaurant quality meal that is insanely good!

Ingredients for Pan Fried Pork Chops

13 simple ingredients make up this restaurant quality meal. The apple walnut salad and crispy prosciutto add an element of crunch to the dish, while the white wine pistachio cream sauce creates some depth and creaminess. Every bite is the perfect balance of savory and sweet, crunchy and soft, and hot and cold.

• spring mix salad
• granny smith apple
• walnuts
• extra virgin olive oil
• honey
• unsalted butter
• garlic cloves
• pistachios
• dry white wine - Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc work best.
• heavy cream 
• salt and pepper to taste
• prosciutto
• pork chops

Here's what else you'll need:

• cutting board and knife
• medium mixing bowl
• medium saucepan
• coffee grinder or food processor (to blend the pistachios)
• stirring spoon
• medium skillet
• large skillet (preferably cast-iron)
• tongs
• measuring cups and spoons

How to Make Pan Fried Pork Chops

This recipe is composed of 4 very easy and simple steps: First, make the apple walnut salad. Next, prepare the white wine pistachio cream sauce. After that, crisp the prosciutto and, finally, sear the pork chops. Creating a beautiful presentation couldn't be easier and I guarantee that you can replicate what I have created!

1. Prepare the apple salad: Combine spring mix, apples, walnuts, olive oil and honey. Set aside.
2. Prepare the pistachio cream sauce: Cook garlic in melted butter until fragrant.
3. Add pistachios and allow to toast. Pour wine into the saucepan and cook until some of the liquid evaporates.
4. Add heavy cream and stir. Allow the sauce to simmer until thickened.
5. Crisp the prosciutto in a medium skillet. Set aside.
6. Prepare the pork chops: Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then heat oil in a large skillet.
7. Sear the pork chops on both sides until nicely browned.
8. Assemble the dish: Start with a pork chop on the plate, then top with pistachio cream sauce. Add some apple salad on top then garnish with crispy prosciutto.

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Please let me know how your Pan Fried Pork Chops turn out in the comments below. I can’t wait to hear from you!

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