Dinner for 4
Pork Chops With Asparagus
$15.35for 450 minServes 4
Sear pork chops, cook asparagus in the same pan, and finish everything with a creamy lemon sage sauce.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pork chops, 1.5 lb$2.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $4.49Typical price | |
| Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price | |
| Asparagus, 0.75 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $2.62Typical price | |
| Leeks and shallots, 0.2 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.68Typical price | |
| Mint, 1.75$1.99 each typical | 1.75 | $3.58Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price | |
| Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price | |
| Broth, 4.25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price | |
| Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price | |
| Lemons and limes, a little$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price | |
| Juice, 0.25 oz$0.04/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.01Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.35 | ||
Swaps
- Swap pork chops for chicken breastabout $0.50/lb more at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersSpring
$3.84 per serving$15.35 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 3/4 lb asparagus
- 1 large shallot
- 6 sage leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- freshly cracked black pepper
Steps
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork chops for 4 to 6 minutes per side, until they reach 145 F, then transfer them to a plate.
- Melt the butter in the skillet and cook the asparagus for 4 minutes, turning until tender-crisp.
- Add the shallot, sage, and garlic, then cook for 2 minutes while stirring.
- Pour in the cream and chicken stock, then simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice, then return the pork chops to the skillet for 2 minutes.
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