Pounding a pork chop ensures that it will cook quickly. We leave the bone in to keep the meat extra juicy.

Prep Time

    •    Prep time: 5 minutes
    •    Cook time: 25 minutes
    •    Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

    •   1 medium shallot, thinly sliced into rings
    •   2 teaspoons mustard seeds
    •   2 teaspoons sugar
    •   ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
    •   ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
    •   4 bone-in pork rib chops (about 12 oz. each)
    •   Freshly ground black pepper
    •   3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
    •   1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
    •   2 teaspoons honey
    •   1 bunch mustard greens, tough stems trimmed

Method

1. Place shallot and mustard seeds in a small bowl or heatproof jar. Bring sugar, ¼ cup vinegar, ½ tsp. salt, and 2 Tbsp. water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Pour over shallot and mustard seeds; set aside.
2. Pound pork chops between 2 layers of plastic wrap to ¼–½” thickness; season with salt and pepper. Heat 3 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Working in batches if needed, cook pork chops until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and add mustard, honey, remaining 2 Tbsp. vinegar, and a splash of water to skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook, scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet, until liquid is slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Remove pan sauce from heat.
4. Place greens in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle warm sauce over greens and toss to coat. Drain shallot and mustard seeds.
5. Serve pork chops with greens topped with pickled shallot and mustard seeds and drizzled with more oil.

This great family recipe is thanks to Bon-appetit Recipes at https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/flattened-pork-chops-with-greens-and-mustard-pan-sauce