Peppercorn Sauce Pork Chops

This 30-minute peppercorn sauce pork chops recipe has a sumptuous brandy cream sauce with a peppery finish! It's easy to get this elegant dish on the table fast.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 pork chops (see note)
• Salt & pepper (to taste)
• 1-2 tablespoons peppercorns (see note)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
• 1 shallot (chopped finely)
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup beef broth or stock
• 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Take the pork chops out of the fridge 15-30 minutes prior to starting the recipe if possible. Pat them dry and season them with some salt & pepper.
2. 2Crush the peppercorns either by placing them in a ZipLoc bag and then using a rolling pin, heavy skillet, or meat mallet to smack them, or use a pestle and mortar. You want them to be somewhat intact vs. totally obliterated. The larger the pieces, the more peppery they will taste.
3. 3Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes, and once it's hot, cook the pork chops for 3-5 minutes/side or until golden (3 minutes for thinner chops and 5 minutes for pork chops up to 1" thick). Once the pork chops are done searing, transfer them to a plate.
4. 4Take the skillet off the heat for about a minute to let it cool down a bit.
5. 5Over medium heat, add the remaining butter and shallots to the skillet and sauté for about 4-5 minutes or until softened and lightly browned.
6. 6Add the brandy to the skillet and let it bubble for about 1-2 minutes (it should reduce a lot).
7. 7Add the beef broth and peppercorns to the skillet and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
8. 8Meanwhile, make a cornstarch slurry by combining the cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of cold water in a small bowl.
9. 9Pour in the cream and cornstarch slurry and give it a stir.
10. 10Add the pork chops (and any plate juices) back in and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened up a bit more and the pork chops are cooked through (145F minimum).
11. 11Sprinkle the parsley over top, season with salt as needed, and enjoy.