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Three pork chops in a cast-iron skillet with mushroom gravy on top and around the pork chops.

Skillet Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy

A woman's face.Angie Zoobkoff
This easy camping meal of cast-iron skillet pork chops with make-ahead mushroom gravy can be made on your camp stove, grill, or over the fire and is ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings
Calories 660 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • Three (¾-inch-thick) boneless pork loin chops (about 1 ½ lbs | 680 g)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups cream cheese mushroom sauce
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Season the pork chops with salt and pepper
  • Place the pork chops in a zip-top bag and add the bread crumbs. Shake well to evenly coat the meat.
  • Set a 10-to-12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat on your stove, camp stove, grill, or over hot coals. Let the skillet heat up for a couple of minutes, then pour in the oil.
  • Lay the pork chops in the hot oil and sear, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and almost cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
  • When the pork chops have reached an internal temperature of about 135°F (57°C), or are nearly cooked through, reduce the heat to medium low (or move the skillet to a slightly cooler part of the fire), and pour in the mushroom sauce. Let it simmer until heated through and reduced to your desired consistency, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley, if using, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Thickness matters--The cooking time for your pork chops is going to be dependent on how thick they are. If you are cooking thin-cut chops, start checking the internal temperature early.
  • Browning--If your pork chops are browning too quickly, reduce the heat. This will allow the pork to cook through without burning the breadcrumb coating.
  • Make it saucier--If you prefer extra gravy, increase the amount of mushroom sauce to 2 cups.
  • Leftover mushroom sauce--Mix your extra mushroom sauce with pasta or egg noodles for another easy meal on your camping trip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 portionCalories: 660kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 48gFat: 28gCholesterol: 117mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword breaded pork chops, cast iron cooking, mushroom gravy, pan-seared pork chops, skillet pork chops
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