Jul 09 2026
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French Cut Chop Recipe

Inspired by Christopher's
Time1h
Serves4

served with your choice of sauce: red wine Demi glaze, apricot chutney or Gorgonzola rosemary cream sauce with country mashed potatoes

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Ingredients

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French Cut Chop

Country Mashed Potatoes

Sauce Options

Method

Prepare French Cut Chop

  1. 1

    Season the Pork Chops

    Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Rub the olive oil over each chop and season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and fresh thyme on both sides.

  2. 2

    Sear the Pork Chops

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat a little more olive oil if needed. Add the seasoned pork chops and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C). Remove from skillet and let them rest.

Prepare Country Mashed Potatoes

  1. 3

    Cook the Potatoes

    Peel and chop the potatoes into even chunks. Place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender.

  2. 4

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Prepare Sauce Options

  1. 5

    Red Wine Demi Glaze

    In the same skillet used for the pork chops, add red wine and beef broth. Bring to a simmer, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce the sauce until thickened, about 10 minutes.

  2. 6

    Apricot Chutney

    In a saucepan, combine apricot preserves and a splash of water. Heat over medium until the preserves melt and blend into a sauce. Stir occasionally.

  3. 7

    Gorgonzola Rosemary Cream Sauce

    In a small saucepan, combine Gorgonzola cheese, heavy cream, and fresh rosemary. Heat over low until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens. Stir constantly.

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