MUSTARD PORK CHOPS
 NIGELLA

Photograph by Lis Parsons

INGREDIENTS

2 pork chops, approx. 450g total
2 teaspoons garlic oil
125ml cider
1 x 15ml tablespoon grainy mustard
75ml double cream
Serving Size : Serves 2
METHOD

1.Cut the fat or rind off the chops, and then bash them briefly but brutally with a rolling pin between two pieces of clingfilm to make them thinner.
2.Heat the oil in a heavy-based pan and cook the chops over a moderately high heat for about 5 minutes a side. Remove them to a warmed plate.
3.Pour the cider into the pan, still over the heat, to de-glaze the pan. Let it bubble away for a minute or so, then add the mustard and stir in the cream.
4.Let the sauce continue cooking for a few minutes before pouring over each plated pork chop. If you’re having gnocchi with it, make sure you turn them in the pan to absorb any spare juices before adding them to your plates.
ADDITIONAL INFO

To soak up the juices, and to act as a fantastically quicktime potato substitute, I serve up gnocchi alongside. You could always add a little lemony fennel, sliced thinly, or a green salad if you’re in the mood.

REVIEWS

This recipe is so quicky and easy but always feels like I've cooked a proper tea.

EmmaExpress

Very tasty. Recommended.

clarem

One of my favourite dinners. This was the first recipe I ever tried from Nigella Express and I never tire of it.

Nickki

This is, as with so many other Nigella recipes, now a regular on our midweek table. I always keep the relevant ingredients to hand these days, they are must haves now. Family favourite.

Coby

I first made this when I was home alone. After tasting it, I became very conflicted. I wasn't sure if I wanted to share the wonderful dish or keep it all to myself! It's a great recipe and quite simple to prepare. I've returned to it time and again.

astromei

This is so far my most favourite recipe from Nigella Express. It's so easy to make and tastes so good. I've made this several times in the past few months. My husband who normally dislikes gnocchi loves it in this.

andamangypsy

I'd like to ask anyone who have tried this recipe that any seasoning should be added?

Wulaoshi

Does anybody know if I can substitute double cream here for anything else? Or just leave it out?

Verityrose

Was a little worried about how the mustard would taste but, oh goodness, it was great! I forgot to buy gnocchi to try in the recipe, but I certainly will next time. A winner!

Lytasha

wow, so delicious and so easy! what a winner, will definately be a regular in our home.

anniekateRSA

This is becoming one of my favourite midweek dinners. Nigella Express is my bible. Thank you Nigella

CarrieH

I've made this a few times and it's always been a raging success! My I suggest using pear cider instead of apple - I used it by accident and found that it's fabulous!

MissDrew

This is the first Nigella dish I ever tried cooking, and it's still a huge favorite. I can never get tired of this one.

CulinarySoul

I make a variation of this if I don't have pork chops but have diced pork instead. The flavours are the same and it still tastes just as good. Also I don't use double cream, as I'm not a fan of cream, instead use lite-sour-cream instead. Works a treat and still tastes fab.

cathers1

Very, very good. Alenka, Slovenia

alleennkka

As others have mentioned, this might be one the quickest meals I can put together but still be a delicious and substantial dinner. Just perfect for during the week. I always thought that you had to marinate meat before cooking it, but the creamy mustard sauce is all you need for flavour.

cremebrulee

This is a lovely way to do pork chops! I can't bring myself to have the gnocchi with them as that feels a little too 'alien' to me ;-) but they were lovely with parmentier potatoes and a fennel salad. DH would prefer a thicker sauce, but the whole family cleaned their plates. Mmmmm...

CucinaItaliana

I made this for my mum, dad, my sister and myself by doubling the recipe and it was delicious! A huge crowd pleaser by far!

hanhan
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