Pork Chops with Mushroom Sauce

These Pork Chops with Mushroom Sauce are rich, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to pull off. With fresh herbs, coconut milk, and a splash of balsamic for depth, this cozy skillet meal checks all the boxes. The mushrooms add a hearty earthiness that pairs perfectly with the tender, pan-seared chops.

***All of my recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free, blood sugar-friendly, and gut-supportive. We are all different so you may need to make adjustments based on your body’s unique needs.***

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, thick-cut pork chops (room temp for faster cooking)
• Fine sea salt, plus ½ tsp for sauce
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
• 8 oz mushrooms (button, portobello, cremini, or mix), sliced
• 1 large shallot, peeled and diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1–2 tsp arrowroot flour/starch
• ½ cup full-fat coconut milk or oat milk
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions:

1. Pat pork chops dry and trim any large chunks of fat. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops (not touching) for 4–6 minutes per side, or until internal temp reaches 145°F. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely.
3. In the same skillet, add mushrooms, shallot, and ½ tsp salt. Cook undisturbed for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned and shallot is soft.
4. In a small bowl, whisk arrowroot into chicken broth.
5. Add garlic, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary to the mushroom mixture. Stir for 1 minute.
6. Pour in broth mixture and deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
7. Stir in coconut milk and balsamic vinegar. Return pork chops and any juices to the skillet, turning to coat in the sauce.
8. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot with spoonfuls of mushroom sauce over the top.

Recipe Notes:

1. Make It Richer: For a richer sauce, add a spoonful of ghee or cashew cream at the end.

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