Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops

Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops

from lemonsandzest.com
45 min
4 servings

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!

Ingredients

  • 3 c water (or more to cover the meat)
  • 2 T salt
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 T peppercorns
  • 2 garlic cloves smashed (optional)
  • 2 - 2½ lb bone in pork chops (3-4), 1 - 1 1/2 inch thickness (boneless will work too)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp Salt (use less if you don't want it too salty)
  • 2 T butter
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.75 oz.)
  • 1/2 c half and half
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 8 oz. sliced mushrooms* (see note below)

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 400°F.