Dijon Pork Chops

• 4 pork chops, 1"-thick bone-in
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp. heavy cream
• 3 garlic cloves, grated
• sea salt, such as Maldon
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat a large skillet over high heat. Pat each pork chop dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Add 2 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to the pan, when butter just begins to bubble add two pork chops. Sear on high for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer pork chops to a clean plate and cover loosely with foil. Repeat for last 2 pork chops.
3. Return skillet to low heat; add 4 tablespoons butter, Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and garlic; whisk continuously until smooth and garlic is softened. Season with pinch of sea salt and stir in 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.
4. Serve pork chops with drizzle of creamy Dijon sauce and top with remaining parsley and sprinkle of sea salt.