Roasted Pork Chops with Mushrooms

A classic roasted pork meat recipe with mushrooms. Cooking time depends on the size of the meat chunk, see tips below to understand when meat is cooked through…

Ingredients (for 2)

  • 2 pork chops (about 400 gr or 14 oz)
  • 2 cups porcini mushrooms
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • a touch of marjoram and oregano
  • salt & black pepper

Directions

  • Season the pork meat with salt and black pepper
  • Take a large oven-proof skillet or Dutch oven and heat olive oil over medium heat
  • Add the meat and brown well on all sides
  • Wash mushrooms and remove any black dots from the stems
  • Preheat oven to 380 °F (190 °C)
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then add the chopped mushrooms and crushed garlic
  • Cover with a lid and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • Pour the butter and mushroom sauce over the pork meat and sprinkle with a touch of marjoram and oregano
  • Transfer the pork to the oven and broil for 30 minutes, regularly basting the meat with the sauce

Best Served With

Roasted or fried potatoes

Tips from the Chef

  • If you have a kitchen thermometer available, when the internal part reads 145 °F (75-80 °C) the meat is done