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Pecan Crusted Pork Chops Recipe with Fresh Plum Sauce
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Pecan Crusted Pork Chops

Take plain pork chops from meh to 'mazing with a flavorful pecan and rosemary crust!
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 788kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • cups pecans
  • 3 Tbsp fresh rosemary leaves
  • 4 thick-cut boneless pork chops
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 large plums pitted and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp honey

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
  • In a small bowl, combine the eggs with the Dijon mustard. Season with salt and black pepper, as desired, and whisk to combine. Set aside.


    Seasoned Egg Mix
  • Place the pecans and rosemary leaves into a food processor and roughly process into crumbs, leaving some larger pieces for texture. Transfer to a shallow plate and set aside.


    Crushed Pecans & Rosemary Coating
  • Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides and dip each chop into the egg mixture, then into the pecan crumbs, making sure the chops are coated with pecans on each side.




    Pork Chop in Egg Mixture
  • Coating Pork Chop in Chopped Pecans & Rosemary
  • Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron or another oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once hot, sear the pecan-crusted chops, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.


    Searing Pork Chops in Skillet
  • Transfer the cast iron skillet to the preheated oven and cook for 15-20 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chop reads just below 145F (63C). The temperature will rise several degrees while the meat rests. If you don't have a thermometer, insert a skewer into the thickest part of the chop and the juices should run clear.
  • While the chops are roasting, combine the plums, balsamic vinegar, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until the plums start to break down and the sauce starts to thicken; approximately 15 minutes.


    Cooked Plums
  • Remove from heat and cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a blender or food processor. Purée until smooth.


    Pureed Plum Sauce
  • When ready, remove the pork chops from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Rest for 5 minutes before serving along with the sweet plum sauce. Enjoy!

    Pecan Crusted Pork Chops with Plum Sauce

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 788kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 43g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 534mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 26g