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These simple Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops take a can of soup and turn your dinner into an amazing skillet dinner. Tender juicy pork chops pan seared and then baked in a creamy mushroom sauce for a comforting weeknight dinner the whole family will love!
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Why You Will Love These Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops:
- Pork is a great protein to add to your diet! Depending on the cut of pork, every 3 ounces is packed with 22-24 grams of protein. 20-30 grams of protein per meal is a great way to fuel your body. Who doesn't love that?
- Creamy delicious comfort food. Comfort food hits deep in the soul. Opening up a can of cream of mushroom soup brings me back to childhood and all the memories. But this pork chop recipe takes it up a notch (or ten) beyond anything from your childhood days!
- They are so easy to make. You will be amazed by how easy these creamy mushroom pork chops are to make. Sear each side for a couple minutes, sauté the mushrooms (optional), and then smother and bake until pork is done. Serve it up!
- Minimal ingredients and prep. Very few ingredients needed to make this dish and for some, all pantry or kitchen staples. I always have a few cans of soup sitting around and even some canned mushrooms just in case. When I have some good pork chops, this recipe is calling my name!
Recipe Ingredients:
- pork chops: I use 1 inch thick bone in pork loin chops for this cream of mushroom pork chop recipe. This cut is great for a sear, then roast recipe to make sure it is cooked evenly and juicy. Brining is always a great idea if you want the juiciest chop of all!
- seasoning: keep it simple with garlic, paprika, salt and pepper. Gently rub it into the pork chops after you pat them dry. You can lessen the amount of salt if desired, but I find it to be just the right amount.
- butter: I opt for unsalted butter. You can use a cooking oil if preferred, but the butter seals in so much flavor.
- garlic: I add a touch to the creamy mushroom sauce. If your mushroom soup is already pretty garlicky, you can adjust.
- mushrooms: fresh is preferred but you could use canned if you want. The canned are already softened and you won't need to sauté them.
- cream of mushroom soup: condensed soup, the classic stuff mom used. One can should work but if you want a lot of extra sauce, you can use a half of another can as well.
- half and half: this is my preference. Whole milk or another milk can work, but the richness will not be quite the same.
Things to Know About Pork Chops:
- There are several types of pork chops and not all cuts are interchangeable. For this recipe, rib chops, loin chops or boneless chops are great but skip the sirloin pork chops or shoulder chops as they are better slow cooked.
- Pork chops should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F. They are safe to eat at this temperature and will still be nice and juicy. The color will have a slight touch of pink but don't worry.
- Bone in and boneless pork chops will cook up similarly, but typically the times will vary. Size and thickness will make for the biggest variation in cook time.
How To Make These Cream Of Mushroom Pork Chops:
Brining the pork chops for about 30 minutes prior to cooking makes for the very best, juicy pork chops. If you have time, I highly recommend it. Simply dissolve the salt and sugar into the water and add peppercorns and smashed garlic cloves if desired. Place the pork chops into the brine and allow to sit for about 30 minutes and up to a few hours. If brining for longer than 30 minutes, place in the refrigerator.
After brining the pork chops, rinse and pat dry. Season generously with sea salt and pepper on both sides. Combine garlic powder and paprika. Run into each side of the pork chops.
Pat dry and season.
Use an oven safe pan. I prefer cast iron but my cast iron skillet is not big enough for several bone in pork chops.
The key to sear the pork chops is a super hot pan. Make sure the pan is HOT and then place the seasoned pork chops in it and sear to brown each side about 2-3 minutes. The pork chops will start to pull away from the pan slightly and that is typically a sign to flip.
Once the pork is browned on each side, you have the option to sauté the mushrooms slightly. Remove the pork from the pan and add the mushrooms to cook for 2-3 minutes to soften. This part is technically not necessary because the mushrooms will cook in the oven, but I like the buttery tenderness of sautéed mushrooms.
Whisk together the mushroom soup, cooked or uncooked mushrooms, half and half, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Add the pork chops back to the pan and pour the soup mixture over top, covering the meat.
Bake the pork chops for about 20 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Chef's Tips:
- Don't cook pork chops straight from the refrigerator. For evenly cooked pork chops, remove the meat from the refrigerator at least about 20 minutes before cooking. Room temperature meat will cook the best.
- Choose the right pork chops. Opt for 1 inch thick bone-in pork chops. Bone in pork chops retain the most moisture and flavor. They tend to be more fool proof when cooking as well.
- Use a cast iron skillet. For best results, you want a pan that will hold high heat evenly. A cast iron skillet - 12 inch is ideal for this cream of mushroom pork chop recipe. I used a stainless steel skillet as well and it certainly works, but nothing compares to cast iron if you have it.
Do You Need To Brine Your Pork Chops?
While brining your pork chops isn't completely necessary, it is a great option if you have the time. Brining your pork chops will make for the juiciest, most tender meat by drawing in moisture, salt and other flavors.
You can brine the chops for as little as 15-30 minutes or as long as several hours. It makes a big difference in your creamy mushroom pork chops so I make it a priority when I can.
Can You Use Boneless Pork Chops?
Yes! You can certainly use boneless pork chops in this creamy mushroom pork chop recipe. Boneless pork chops tend to be a little less juicy and easier to over cook so you just want to keep an eye on them that you don't cook them too much.
You can pull them out of the oven when they are just under 145°F and let them cook the rest of the way while they rest. This will assure they don't dry out from cooking too long.
What to Serve With These Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops:
Our preference is mashed potatoes. These Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are great but I am not above the ready to go mashed potatoes from the grocery aisle. Convenience is a great thing!
These Roasted Green Beans or a nice salad are also great to add to this juicy pork chop dinner.
Toss them over pasta as well. Can't beat it!
Other Pork Recipes:
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Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops
Ingredients
For the Brine (Optional):
- 3 c water or more to cover the meat
- 2 T salt
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 T peppercorns
- 2 garlic cloves smashed optional
For the Pork Chops:
- 2 - 2½ lb bone in pork chops (3-4), 1 - 1 ½ inch thickness boneless will work too
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon Salt use less if you don't want it too salty
- 2 T butter
For the Mushroom Cream Sauce:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.75 oz.
- ½ c half and half
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 8 oz. sliced mushrooms* (see note below)
Instructions
To Brine the Pork Chops:
- Add the water to a large bowl or dish and fully dissolve the sugar and salt by whisking. Add the peppercorns and smashed garlic cloves if desired. Gently place the uncooked pork chops into the brine and allow to sit for 30 minutes, at room temperature. If brining longer, cover and place in the refrigerator for no more than 3-4 hours.
Prepare the Mushroom Cream Sauce:
- Whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, half and half, garlic, thyme, pepper. Add the mushrooms if not planning to sauté them before adding them into the sauce.
Prepare the Pork Chops:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry. Whether you brine your chops or not, bring the meat to room temperature before cooking. Combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper and season each side of the pork chops, gently rubbing the spices into the meat. (you can omit or lessen the salt here if you brined if you are worried it will be too salty)
- Heat a cast iron or oven safe skillet to medium high heat and allow it to get nice and hot. Melt the butter. Add each of the pork chops into the skillet and sear for just about 2-3 minutes per side. The meat will start to pull away from the pan when it's ready to flip. Once both sides are seared, pour the cream of mushroom sauce over top and spread evenly (*unless you are sautéing the mushrooms, then do this first as noted below).
- Place the skillet or pan into the oven and cook for about 18-22 minutes or until meat reaches an internal temperature of 145°F at its thickest point, and away from the bone. Varying sizes and thickness of pork chops will take more or less time so try to check on the meat regularly.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Don't cook pork chops straight from the refrigerator. For evenly cooked pork chops, remove the meat from the refrigerator at least about 20 minutes before cooking. Room temperature meat will cook the best.
- Choose the right pork chops. Opt for 1 inch thick bone-in pork chops. Bone in pork chops retain the most moisture and flavor. They tend to be more fool proof when cooking as well.
- Use a cast iron skillet. For best results, you want a pan that will hold high heat evenly. A cast iron skillet - 12 inch is ideal for this cream of mushroom pork chop recipe. I used a stainless steel skillet as well and it certainly works, but nothing compares to cast iron if you have it
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Jeanne says
I’m confused! I disuse lemon anywhere in the recipe. I’m fixing this tonight for dinner. Sounds tasty.
Lorie says
Hi! There isn’t lemon in this recipe at all! Enjoy!
Stacy says
Excellent recipe for boneless pork chops! So flavorful and moist!
Lorie says
So happy to hear this!!!
Susan Wolverton says
Can u brown pork chops and put them in crock pot with the mushroom sauce ?
Lorie says
Yes!! That would work too!!
Gina says
Very good! Even my picky husband says it was tasty. Only tweaks I made were that I also sautéed diced onions and 2 cloves of garlic after searing the pork chops. I added aprox 1.5 tablespoons of cooking Sherry as well to deglaze the skillet. ( I used an enamels cast iron skillet) thanks for the great recipe!
Lorie says
Love the addition of the onions! And picky eater approval is such a bonus. Thanks Gina!
Stephanie S says
This was simple and delicious! The sauce did not remind me of canned cream of mushroom (in which I usually can't stand) and was tasty over mashed potatoes. I did not brine the pork chops. The only thing I did differently was after searing the pork chops, instead of baking the them, I let the sauce simmer with them until the chops were cooked through. The Mister raved about them and we'll definitely adding them to our dinner rotation, thanks!
Lorie says
Yay! So happy to hear! I also am not a huge fan of cream of mushroom soup but love this recipe!!
Melinda says
Followed to the letter, amazing tenderness, and all around delicious; however, I would omit salt somewhere, especially if you do the brine. It was just a little too salty for me. But… finally got a good tender chop! Will definitely make again.
Lorie says
Good to know about the saltiness—will update recipe to make sure that is on the notes!