Pork Chops with Asparagus and a Lemon Sage Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 pieces pork chops (bone-in preferred)
• 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)
• 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
• 1 small shallot (minced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage (chopped)
• ½ cup heavy cream (full fat)
• ½ cup chicken stock (low sodium)
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Directions

1. 1

   Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, sear the pork chops over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, then remove and set aside to rest.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, add the asparagus and sauté until tender-crisp, then remove from the pan.

4. 4

   Add butter to the skillet, then sauté the shallot and garlic until fragrant.

5. 5

   Stir in the sage, chicken stock, and heavy cream, simmering until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

6. 6

   Whisk in the parmesan cheese and lemon juice.

7. 7

   Return the pork chops and asparagus to the pan to coat with the sauce, then serve immediately.

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