Jan’s Black Pepper Pork Chops with Mushroom–Herb Sherry Pan Sauce
Jan’s Black Pepper Pork Chops with Mushroom–Herb Sherry Pan Sauce bring a bold pepper crust balanced by earthy mushrooms, fragrant rosemary, sage, thyme, and a splash of dry sherry. The silky pan sauce coats juicy chops, perfect alongside creamy mashed potatoes for a cozy weeknight dinner or an unfussy weekend meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jan’s Black Pepper Pork Chops with Mushroom–Herb Sherry Pan Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Press the crushed peppercorns onto both sides of the pork chops.
- 2
Prepare Idahoan Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes according to the package directions. Keep them warm.
- 3
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until it just starts to turn golden but not brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme; cook for 2 minutes.
- 4
Place the pork chops in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes; turn them. Add the mushrooms; season with salt. Slowly pour in the dry sherry. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 5
Transfer the pork chops to a warm serving dish. Continue cooking the mushrooms until tender, if needed. Mix the cornstarch and water together; stir into the skillet. Keep stirring until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
- 6
Pour the mushroom sauce over the chops and serve immediately with a side of Idahoan Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes.
- Calories 813.8 kcal High 41%
- Protein 90.29 g Good Source 181%
- Carbohydrate 17.01 g 6%
- Total Fat 39.65 g High 51%
- Saturated Fat 15.3 g High 77%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 268.65 mg High 90%
- Sodium 2803.46 mg High 122%
- Dietary Fiber 1.82 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 135.06 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 4.49 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 33.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 19.68 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 5.12 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Jan's Black Pepper Pork Chops with Mushroom Herb Sherry Pan Sauce is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 22 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Thick Cut Pork Chop, Butter, and Cooking Sherry. Each serving provides about 813.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jan’s Black Pepper Pork Chops with Mushroom–Herb Sherry Pan Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Thick-Cut Pork Chop, Butter, Cooking Sherry, Cornstarch. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Jan’s Black Pepper Pork Chops with Mushroom–Herb Sherry Pan Sauce?
- About 22 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 813.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jan’s Black Pepper Pork Chops with Mushroom–Herb Sherry Pan Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Jan’s Black Pepper Pork Chops with Mushroom–Herb Sherry Pan Sauce healthy?
- Jan’s Black Pepper Pork Chops with Mushroom–Herb Sherry Pan Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 813.8 calories and 90.29 g of protein, or 181% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2803.46 mg (122% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.3 g (77% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Sulfites, Corn, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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