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Parmesan Sage Pork Chops with Creamy Garlic Sauce

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Curtis loves pork — I can’t say that enough. I’m not as enthusiastic about pork, but I do cook it for him now and then. When we talked about favorite sage-forward recipes, pork chops were at the top of his list.

This is an easy, flavorful dish. Serve it with your favorite rice or pasta and some sauteed green beans for a complete meal.

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I made the sauce with half & half at Curtis’s request and cooked the pork chops quickly in a hot cast iron skillet. After removing the chops and letting them rest (always let meat rest before slicing), I took the skillet off the heat and poured the sauce into the pan so the drippings could be incorporated. The sauce thickened slightly and added great flavor.

Result: two thumbs up. Curtis loved it!

Recipe
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Pork Chops with Parmesan Sage Sauce Recipe

Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1.5 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup half & half
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground sage, plus 2 pinches
  • 1 pound pork chops, bone-in, 2 pieces, rinsed and patted dry

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the half & half and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the grated Parmesan until melted, then add the ground sage. Remove from heat and set the sauce aside.
  • Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, pepper and a couple of pinches of ground sage. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the pork chops and cook 5 to 8 minutes per side, until cooked through. Transfer the chops to a plate and let them rest for at least 5 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and pour the Parmesan sage sauce into the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops and serve.

Notes

Recipe adapted from The Little Kitchen
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I’m working with McCormick this season to highlight the Seasonal Seven Flavors — cinnamon, nutmeg, poultry seasoning, ginger, sage, vanilla, and peppermint — and I’ll be sharing recipes that feature sage. Earlier this week I also made brown butter gorgonzola fries.

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by McCormick. I enjoy collaborating with them and the opinions are my own.